Toronto ZOO

The Toronto Zoo is Canada's premier Zoo, known for its interactive education and conservation activities. As a unique wildlife experience, we inspire people to live in ways that promote the well being of the natural world.

Animals: The Zoo has over 5,000 animals representing over 460 species.

Attendance: Approximately 1.2 million visitors per year.

Walking trails: There are over 10 km (6 miles) of walking trails.

Size: 287 hectares (710 acres). One of the largest zoos in the world.

Zellers Discovery Zone*: Explore Zellers Discovery Zone, featuring the Kids Zoo, a dynamic, interactive children's wildlife experience, Splash Island, an exciting two-acre water play area and the Waterside Theatre, home of exciting family entertainment.

Exhibits and Layout: The Zoo is divided into six zoogeographic regions: Indo-Malaya, Africa, the Americas, Australasia, Eurasia and the Canadian Domain. Animals are displayed indoors in tropical pavilions and outdoors in naturalistic environments, with viewing at many levels.

Must Sees: Visit the award winning African Savanna, New Great Barrier Reef, and our award-winning Gorilla Rainforest, Eurasia outdoor exhibits, home to our Prezwalski foals, Snow leopard and Siberian tiger cubs, and Zellers Discovery Zone* featuring Kids Zoo, Splash Island and Waterside Theatre. 2008 Special Exhibit - Stingray Bay-A Touching Experience - This unique and interactive exhibit runs May to October 2008, $3.00 per person (children 3 and under free)*.

Guest Services: Strollers, wagons and lockers are available to rent at the Main Entrance. Wheelchairs are available at no cost. ATM bank machines are located outside the Main Entrance and in the Africa Restaurant.