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May 2019
Treewalk Village Open for the Season
Treewalk Village opens for the season on March 9th, as part of the Bruce’s Mill Maple Syrup Festival. Children and the young at heart can let their imaginations lead the way while exploring our tree house village at Bruce’s Mill Conservation Area in Stouffville Ontario, only 20 minutes from Toronto. Climb from tree house to tree house through 8-foot tall hammock nets and wood bridges! Descend to the ground on slides, crawl through a network of tunnels, and play on…
Find out more »Weekends at Wye Marsh
Discovery Wye Marsh! Weekends May 18 - June 23 2019! Starting the long weekend in May join us for a variety of programming that allows visitors to get up close and personal with nature! Guided Canoe Tours Join our Naturalists on a 1-hour guided voyageur-style canoe tour of the Marsh channels. Tours are offered on a first come, first served basis - no pre-registration is required. Tours leave our docks promptly at 11:15am, 1:00pm, 2:15pm & 3:30pm Please arrive at…
Find out more »Washed Ashore-Art To Save The Sea
Washed Ashore is an aesthetically powerful art installation that is built completely from plastics found in oceans and waterways around the world. A first for Canada, this unique exhibit educates about the negative and devastating effects of plastic pollution and to spark positive changes in consumer habits. Each year, sea birds, whales, seals, sea turtles and other marine life die after ingesting plastic or becoming entangled in the plastic debris and approximately 300 million pounds of plastic is produced globally…
Find out more »Under the Sea (Parent and Tot Program)
It’s always better, down where it’s wetter. Explore how animals are designed for an enchanting life under the sea. Adults will take part in this interactive learning experience, helping their child make discoveries about the animal world through a variety of themed educational play stations. Following the fun, take a stroll with your family to see all of the many animals at the Zoo that live their life aquatic. Includes: Group welcome and guided activity Themed educational play stations (artistic,…
Find out more »Biodiversity Celebration
Join us for a day of exploration and hands-on fun with local animals, plants, and ecosystems. Children’s activities, special visitors from the animal kingdom, guided tours, and much more await you on this activity-packed celebration of the International Day for Biological Diversity. Included in your General Admission or Membership
Find out more »World Turtle Festival
Turtles around the world are threatened with extinction, but they are also some of the most honoured and celebrated creatures on earth! Join our Adopt-A-Pond Wetland Conservation Programme for a fun filled day at the Zoo where your family will discover the diversity of turtles, how conservationists are helping to save turtles globally, and how you can protect these amazing animals here in Ontario. Activities include identifying turtles to become a Turtle Tallier, our Blanding's Turtle Mascot, and turtle themed…
Find out more »Family Nature Days at Tiffin Centre for Conservation
Join us for a fun, outdoor, family-friendly environmental education program. Perfect for families that homeschool or those wanting to spend PA/PD Days outside! Friday, May 31 - Predators & Prey Explore the forest ecosystem at the Tiffin Centre and find the hidden geocached treasures, then become part of the ecosystem as part of a predator-prey role playing game. See our Family Nature Days page for registration information.
Find out more »June 2019
Pony Pals & Petite Pony Pals Programs
Does your child love horses but isn't big enough to ride yet? Maybe you don't know much about them? Do you want them to be exposed to horses? We can help with this fun and interactive program which teaches your child all about horses. Petite Pony Pals - 1 Hour Program Children, ages 4-8 years, will learn how to groom, lead and take care of a horse. We will teach them absolute basics in a fun and safe environment. We…
Find out more »Big Day Off at the Toronto Zoo
Kids will be excited to spend their break from school at the Zoo's PA Day Camp! Campers will have fun touring the Zoo and exploring what animals do when the weather changes. The day will include a behind-the-scenes encounter, animal-related activities, games, and more! Before & After Care option available:
Find out more »Rouge After Dark
Experience the wildest nightlife in the city and get to know the dark side of the park at Rouge After Dark! Join us around dusk at our Zoo Road Welcome Area when the campfires roar to life and the marshmallows are unleashed. Explore an illuminated forest and follow a network of glowing trails. A series of unique encounters with some of the park’s nocturnal inhabitants awaits you! Don’t forget your flashlight!— you never know what you’ll find hiding in the…
Find out more »Hippo Awareness Weekend
The event will offer up education tables at each location to help educate our guests about the importance of conservation of hippos in the wild. There will be a fundraising table including a silent auction. Proceeds to go to Centre Suisse de Recherches Scientifiquesten Cote d'Ivoire (CSRS) and Wechiau Community Hippo Sanctuary. Free with admission 11am to 3pm Pygmy and River Hippo Exhibits
Find out more »Daddy Daughter Day with Horses
Looking for something special to do with Dad for Father's Day? Come join us for this hands-on, fun afternoon with your dad/daughter! Join us for a 2-hour fun workshop where our staff and horses will teach you how to have fun, connect and spend quality time with your dad/daughter. We will play games with each other and the horses, learn a few things and even take pictures with Dad, Daughter, and horse. WHAT TO BRING Please bring/wear the following: •…
Find out more »Father’s Day at the Toronto Zoo
What better way to celebrate a day all about Dads than visiting with three of Toronto Zoo’s newest Fathers. Whether it’s Western lowland gorilla Charles and his new daughter Charlie in the African Rainforest Pavilion, Vishnu the greater one-horned rhino and his new calf Kiran or white African rhino Tom and his new calf Theo, they are all sure to add something special to your Father’s Day. Not only are these three new additions to the Toronto Zoo family cute…
Find out more »White Rhino Open House
Visit behind the scenes at the White Rhino Barn and meet our staff. Guests will gain entry to the white rhino barn for the suggested donation of a toonie. Visitors can come and meet some of our white rhinos up close and chat with the Savanna keeping staff about how we care for them throughout the year and be inspired by the rhino’s story. There will be a silent auction and rhino themed merchandise for sale throughout the weekend plus…
Find out more »National Indigenous People Day
The Toronto Zoo is celebrating National Indigenous People’s Day and 23 years of strong, vibrant cultures and traditions. The event is free with admission. Free admission will be provided to National Indigenous peoples with the presentation of a status card, Metis card, or an Inuit Health Branch Client Identification Number (N-Number) on Friday, June 21, Saturday, June 22 and Sunday, June 23, 2019. One admission per person. More details to come!
Find out more »Family Nature Days at Tiffin Centre for Conservation
Join us for a fun, outdoor, family-friendly environmental education program. Perfect for families that homeschool or those wanting to spend PA/PD Days outside! Thursday, June 28 - Pond Living Spend the day on Papa Bear Pond! Learn about the plants, bugs, fish and other animals that make their home in the pond, build a model sailboat, then take to the water and try your hand paddling a canoe. See our Family Nature Days page for registration information.
Find out more »Saving Species Day
Join us over Canada Day weekend (June 29 to July 1) from 11am - 3pm at the Americas pavilion to learn about all of our “Breed and Release” conservation programs and meet some of the endangered Canadian Species we are trying to save from extinction. The weekend will be filled with “meet and greets” with zookeepers, animal visitors and some of our program partners including Biologists from Wildlife Preservation Canada’s Shrike Recovery Program. The Toronto zoo strives to protect species…
Find out more »July 2019
Saddle Camp at Earthbound Kids
Whether your child is just trying it for the first time or they have experience with horses and riding, we offer camp programs to suit each child’s ability. Our instructors provide an enjoyable and, positive learning experience incorporating games and fun activities into the lesson plans. Horses and ponies in our program are gentle natured and experienced with all levels of riders. Earthbound offers two programs – Saddle Club for ages 6 to 12 years and Saddle Skills for ages…
Find out more »Camp Treetop Summer Camp
Camp Treetop is a multi-activity outdoor camp for kids 4-12 yrs. Kids learn and explore as they play with bugs, grow food, get messy and have fun doing all the things they love to do including horseback riding, swimming, sports, zip-lining, archery, outdoor education and more! Activities and programs are designed around 4 age groups: Seedlings (4-5 yrs), Explorers (6-7 yrs), Rangers (8-9 yrs) and Trailblazers (10-12 yrs). Camp Treetop connects children to nature in fun, educational, confidence-building ways. We let hands on experience with plants & animals and…
Find out more »Island Summer Camp
Island Summer Camp is operated through the TDSB, and is a chance for all kids between the ages of 9-13 to explore nature in a unique setting. With hiking, biking, survival skills, art & more, your kids can experience the outdoors in a new way. Come join us as we scale spooky Gibraltar lighthouse, learn how to survive in the outdoors, and develop teamwork through cooperative activities. Camp Schedule: July 2 - 5 July 8 - 12 July 15 -…
Find out more »Summer Camp: Wondrous Beasts
Do you want to know more about animals of all kinds? How about mammoths, mega animals, unicorns & dinosaurs? Curious? Then this camp is for you! Experience summer camp in an environment that’s both fun & educational. Each week of summer camp includes indoor & outdoor games, arts & crafts, playground time, visits to the Museum’s heritage buildings and a “water day” (weather permitting). Campers make their own pizza on Fridays! Before & after care is available each week. Each…
Find out more »Date Night with Horses
Put a little horseplay into your relationship During this fun-filled, 2-hour evening, you and your honey will be able to hang out with our horses and connect in a way like never before! Get ready to put a spark back into your date night with hilarious activities that will keep you laughing about it for years to come. Come spend your Date night with us for only $85.00 per couple. Light refreshments will be provided. Our couples Date Nights focus…
Find out more »Date Night
Put a little horseplay into your relationship During this fun-filled, 2-hour evening, you and your honey will be able to hang out with our horses and connect in a way like never before! Get ready to put a spark back into your date night with hilarious activities that will keep you laughing about it for years to come. Come spend your Date night with us for only $100.00 per couple. Light refreshments will be provided. Our couples Date Nights focus…
Find out more »Junior Equestrians at Earthbound Kids
A riding camp for kids 8 to 13 years who are interested in getting into competitive riding or improving their competitive riding level. Riders will receive one hour of instruction each day, riders will showcase their skills at the end of the week to staff and parents. Campers will learn to look after their equine teammate, ensuring that they are taken care of for optimal performance. At the start of each session riders will set their goals for the week…
Find out more »Summer Camp: Imagination Vacation
Use your imagination and go on vacation right here at the Museum with this exciting camp! Each day we imagine that we travel to a new destination. Create passports & postcards, participate in a pirate themed scavenger hunt, create tasty treats to take home and more! Experience summer camp in an environment that’s both fun & educational. Each week of summer camp includes indoor & outdoor games, arts & crafts, playground time, visits to the Museum’s heritage buildings and a…
Find out more »Paint With Ponies Paint Night
Paint Night with a Spin Join us in our inspirational and truly one-of-a-kind workshop! NOTE: This experience is meant to be lots of fun. If you are looking for a more quiet and therapeutic environment, please see our one-on-one therapies. We offer a UNIQUE painting experience with our PAINT WITH PONIES workshop. We welcome clients with and without painting experience who are interested in experiencing an inspirational, calming, healing and fun painting experience. Horses are grounded, truthful, intuitive and loving…
Find out more »Global Tiger Weekend
Join the Toronto Zoo in celebrating Global Tiger Weekend! Our celebration not only focuses on the plight tigers are facing in the wild, but aims to build appreciation for this beautiful carnivore. Get to know our Sumatran tiger’s Hari and Kemala and enjoy activities such as: touch tables, educational games, extra enrichment opportunities, and a chance to meet our tiger keepers. Sumatran Tigers are critically endangered in the wild. Tiger’s only live in 7% of their historic range, and in…
Find out more »August 2019
Penguin Awareness Weekend
African Penguins are one of the S.A.F.E. species here at the Toronto zoo. Their numbers have plummeted over the past 100 years and are expected to become extirpated in the next 10-15 years. Join us from 11:00am - 3:00pm at the African Penguin exhibit where you can meet your lovable feathered friends. The day will be filled with special meet & greets, family activities, silent auctions and draws for unique penguin prizes. Don't forget to join us at 12:30pm for…
Find out more »World Lion Weekend
World Lion Weekend is a global celebration for people to come together to pay tribute to the mighty lion while fulfilling a mission to do our part to save and protect these iconic species. Join us at the lion house to celebrate World Lion Day! We will be opening the doors to our lion house both days, Saturday, August 10 and Sunday, August 11, from 11:00 am – 3:00 pm to raise awareness and promote lion conservation. For a small…
Find out more »Summer Camp: Mix & Match
Variety is the name of the game! Each day brings a new theme: art, science, baking and more! Experience summer camp in an environment that’s both fun & educational. Each week of summer camp includes indoor & outdoor games, arts & crafts, playground time, visits to the Museum’s heritage buildings and a “water day” (weather permitting). Campers make their own pizza on Fridays! Before & after care is available each week. Each week is limited to 25 campers.
Find out more »Bat Awareness Weekend
Bats are amazing animals, and are entirely undeserving of their scary reputation. They also need our help! Half of Ontario’s beats are on the endangered species list. Join the team from the Toronto Zoo’s Native Bat Conservation Program in the Zoo’s front courtyard to learn the truth about bats, and the work we are doing save them. We hope to see you there. Even if you are scared of bats – we can change that. Activities include: Learn about the…
Find out more »Summer Camp: Can You Dig It?
Dig into this adventurous archaeology camp! Find out what it would be like to work as an Archaeologist. Create your own clay 'artifact' and uncover hidden treasures. Experience summer camp in an environment that’s both fun & educational. Each week of summer camp includes indoor & outdoor games, arts & crafts, playground time, visits to the Museum’s heritage buildings and a “water day” (weather permitting). Campers make their own pizza on Fridays! Before & after care is available each week.…
Find out more »Orangutan Awareness Weekend
This event will focus on the impact of de-forestation and the palm oil issues as well as how the Zoo is supporting sustainable palm oil products. Guests can learn how they can help by changing some of their daily habits. Silent auction items and interpretive stations and keeper talks will also be part of this event. Funds raised will go to the Sumatran Orangutan Society. Saturday, August 24 and Sunday, August 25, 2019 Free with Admission 11am to 3pm Indo-Malaya…
Find out more »September 2019
International Vulture Awareness Weekend
Join the Toronto Zoo to celebrate Vulture Awareness Day. Vultures are an ecologically vital group of birds that face a range of threats in many areas that they occur. Populations of many species are under pressure and some species are facing extinction. The focus of International Vulture Awareness Weekend is to highlight the ecological importance of vultures and why we need to save them. Our awareness day offers many educational opportunities as well as hands on activities. Support an important…
Find out more »World Rhino Days
The Toronto Zoo is celebrating World Rhino Day on four dates in 2019. Join us to connect with our amazing Greater One Horned and Whites Rhinos on two different weekends. Join keeping staff for an interactive behind the scenes experience at both rhino barns to honor World Rhino. More details to come. Saturday, September 7th, Sunday, September 8th AND Saturday, September 28th, Sunday 29th Ticketed event
Find out more »Great Canadian Shoreline Cleanup
Join Toronto Zoo staff and your fellow citizens in taking action to clean-up communities in our own backyard and help wildlife! This event is located at the Rouge Park Beaches, 195 Rouge Hills Dr. Parking is free and pizza and drinks will be provided. Drop in anytime between 10am and 2pm. Please register by Friday, September 6, 2019 by emailing aap@torontozoo.ca. Every little bit helps, whether it is 15 min, an hour, or more! Friday, September 13, 2019 10am to…
Find out more »October 2019
Boo at the Zoo
Calling all costumed kiddies! For Boo at the Zoo weekends kids in costume (ages 12 and under) get FREE admission *when accompanied by an adult paying regular admission. Offer not valid with passes including Air Miles, City Pass, bulk tickets, etc. Boo at the Zoo (kids 12 and under in costume get in FREE*) Saturday, October 19 and Sunday, October 20 and Saturday, October 26 and Sunday, October 27, 2019
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