Toronto Zoo
With over 3,000 animals from around the world, gorgeous landscapes, spacious enclosures and a strict commitment to the conservation and care of wildlife, the Toronto Zoo is the ultimate destination for animal lovers.
Spread across 287 hectares, the Toronto Zoo is the largest zoo in Canada. It’s divided into seven zoogeographic regions, allowing you to travel around the globe to see nature’s diverse creatures from the land, air and sea.
The Toronto Zoo focuses on the preservation of the world’s at-risk creatures through crucial wildlife conservation work and creating spaces where animals can thrive.
How to get to Toronto Zoo
Location: 2000 Meadowvale Road, Toronto
By car: Paid parking is available on site with EV charging stations available in Section C of the main parking lot. Get detailed directions and parking information.
By transit: The Toronto Zoo is accessible by several transit options, including TTC, Go Transit, Durham Region Transit and the Rouge Park Bus.
Know before you go
Save on admission by purchasing a Toronto CityPASS or take advantage of the zoo’s plan-ahead pricing.
The zoo is open daily, year-round although operating hours vary by season.
Rentals are available for strollers and wagons on a first come first serve basis. A limited number of wheelchairs and Electric Convenience Vehicles (ECVs) can be reserved online.
Things to do at Toronto Zoo
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Have a splash
Beat the summer heat with waterslides, water-spouting animals and tipping buckets at the zoo’s Splash Island.
Get close to kangaroos
Walk across designated pathways in the seasonal Kangaroo Walk-Thru and get up close to Western Grey Kangaroos and red-necked wallabies.
Soak up aerial views
Soar through the air at up to 48 km/h on the Tundra Air Ride. Seating one to two people, this aerial ride flies over the Tundra Trek region and features panoramic views of the zoo.
Ride the Zoomobile
Listen to engaging commentary as you explore the zoo with the convenience of the hop-on-hop-off Zoomobile.
Discover the KidsZoo
Dig through dinosaur artifacts, go bird watching in a giant aviary and learn about Canadian habitats at the KidsZoo. Kids will love this exciting adventure park in the zoo’s Discovery Zone.
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Interesting facts about Toronto Zoo
The Toronto Zoo Wildlife Conservancy is a dedicated partner with the Toronto Zoo in the fight against extinction. It prides itself on successful preservation of endangered species and a prolific breeding and reintroduction program for the animals, boasting successful missions like breeding a baby Masai Giraffe in 2020.
As a non-profit, the Toronto Zoo’s admission and parking fees contribute directly to the important conservation work of the Wildlife Conservancy. You can support the zoo by adopting an animal or donating to the conservancy.
Accessibility features
Accessible entrances/exits
Accessible parking
Accessible seating
Accessible washroom
Service animals welcome
Support persons welcome
Wheelchair accessible
Wheelchair and/or mobility devices available
Last updated: September 13, 2024