The Toronto Zoo
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The official account of your Toronto Zoo, a community funded conservation organization, operating a world-class zoo. WARNING: may contain traces of cute. 🦁🐧🐸 #torontozoo
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Join us @ #IETS2026 for our CANDES Precon roundtable discussion moderators, Gabriela Mastromonaco, PhD (The Toronto Zoo), Andres Gambini, DVM, PhD (University of Queensland), Cesare Galli, DVM (Avantea), & others 🎉.
Register by 12/15 📆 for early bird pricing!
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Register by 12/15 📆 for early bird pricing!
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November 4, 2025 at 2:15 PM
Join us @ #IETS2026 for our CANDES Precon roundtable discussion moderators, Gabriela Mastromonaco, PhD (The Toronto Zoo), Andres Gambini, DVM, PhD (University of Queensland), Cesare Galli, DVM (Avantea), & others 🎉.
Register by 12/15 📆 for early bird pricing!
🔗 https://bit.ly/3ILbB5r
Register by 12/15 📆 for early bird pricing!
🔗 https://bit.ly/3ILbB5r
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These guys are classed as "endangered", it's the second time I've seen one on this road so I'm gonna ask the township to put a turtles crossing sign up.
@thetorontozoo.bsky.social has a breeding program for these guys & you should definitely visit & see the babies, they are SO cute 😍
@thetorontozoo.bsky.social has a breeding program for these guys & you should definitely visit & see the babies, they are SO cute 😍
June 11, 2025 at 2:24 AM
These guys are classed as "endangered", it's the second time I've seen one on this road so I'm gonna ask the township to put a turtles crossing sign up.
@thetorontozoo.bsky.social has a breeding program for these guys & you should definitely visit & see the babies, they are SO cute 😍
@thetorontozoo.bsky.social has a breeding program for these guys & you should definitely visit & see the babies, they are SO cute 😍
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ZooShare was thrilled to visit @thetorontozoo.bsky.social this week to celebrate a new partnership to help protect Ontario’s bats 🦇 & Blanding’s turtles 🐢!
Learn more at www.torontozoo.com/mediaroom/pr... 🌿
#ZooShare #OntarioWildlife #SpeciesAtRisk #Conservation 🐾
Learn more at www.torontozoo.com/mediaroom/pr... 🌿
#ZooShare #OntarioWildlife #SpeciesAtRisk #Conservation 🐾
May 30, 2025 at 12:14 PM
ZooShare was thrilled to visit @thetorontozoo.bsky.social this week to celebrate a new partnership to help protect Ontario’s bats 🦇 & Blanding’s turtles 🐢!
Learn more at www.torontozoo.com/mediaroom/pr... 🌿
#ZooShare #OntarioWildlife #SpeciesAtRisk #Conservation 🐾
Learn more at www.torontozoo.com/mediaroom/pr... 🌿
#ZooShare #OntarioWildlife #SpeciesAtRisk #Conservation 🐾
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The Nuclear Waste Management Organization and @thetorontozoo.bsky.social today announced a 5-year, $3M+ partnership with to help protect vulnerable species. A big step for #biodiversity and #conservation across Canada.🐢 🦇 ⚛️
#BetterTogether
www.nwmo.ca/News/The-NWM...
#BetterTogether
www.nwmo.ca/News/The-NWM...
The Nuclear Waste Management Organization and the Toronto Zoo announce groundbreaking partnership to save nine Canadian species
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May 28, 2025 at 4:22 PM
The Nuclear Waste Management Organization and @thetorontozoo.bsky.social today announced a 5-year, $3M+ partnership with to help protect vulnerable species. A big step for #biodiversity and #conservation across Canada.🐢 🦇 ⚛️
#BetterTogether
www.nwmo.ca/News/The-NWM...
#BetterTogether
www.nwmo.ca/News/The-NWM...
In need of #Easter plans? Spend the long weekend with us while enjoying plenty of surprises throughout your Zoo 🐰⬇️
🛍️ Put Spring Marketplace on your schedule - Friday, April 18th to Sunday, April 20th and #shoplocal. Enjoy 40+ different artisans, processors and producers - free with Zoo admission.
🛍️ Put Spring Marketplace on your schedule - Friday, April 18th to Sunday, April 20th and #shoplocal. Enjoy 40+ different artisans, processors and producers - free with Zoo admission.
April 13, 2025 at 8:02 PM
In need of #Easter plans? Spend the long weekend with us while enjoying plenty of surprises throughout your Zoo 🐰⬇️
🛍️ Put Spring Marketplace on your schedule - Friday, April 18th to Sunday, April 20th and #shoplocal. Enjoy 40+ different artisans, processors and producers - free with Zoo admission.
🛍️ Put Spring Marketplace on your schedule - Friday, April 18th to Sunday, April 20th and #shoplocal. Enjoy 40+ different artisans, processors and producers - free with Zoo admission.
Can it be 5pm already? We're ready for the end of the week 🌧 #FridayFeels
April 11, 2025 at 5:37 PM
Can it be 5pm already? We're ready for the end of the week 🌧 #FridayFeels
Last chance to vote for the second annual ‘Animal Welfare Win Of The Year: Community Choice Awards’! 🏆
Meet the 7 nominees and cast your vote tonight before 11:59pm for who should get the 2025 Welfare Wellie (for last year’s success): torontozoo.com/wellies25 🏆
Meet the 7 nominees and cast your vote tonight before 11:59pm for who should get the 2025 Welfare Wellie (for last year’s success): torontozoo.com/wellies25 🏆
April 5, 2025 at 8:57 PM
Last chance to vote for the second annual ‘Animal Welfare Win Of The Year: Community Choice Awards’! 🏆
Meet the 7 nominees and cast your vote tonight before 11:59pm for who should get the 2025 Welfare Wellie (for last year’s success): torontozoo.com/wellies25 🏆
Meet the 7 nominees and cast your vote tonight before 11:59pm for who should get the 2025 Welfare Wellie (for last year’s success): torontozoo.com/wellies25 🏆
Happy 191st Birthday weekend, @cityoftoronto 💚
Your Toronto Zoo is proud to call you home and to celebrate the great diversity our #LoveScarborough community and city is known for. Enjoy tomorrow’s celebration! 🎉
Your Toronto Zoo is proud to call you home and to celebrate the great diversity our #LoveScarborough community and city is known for. Enjoy tomorrow’s celebration! 🎉
April 4, 2025 at 5:56 PM
Happy 191st Birthday weekend, @cityoftoronto 💚
Your Toronto Zoo is proud to call you home and to celebrate the great diversity our #LoveScarborough community and city is known for. Enjoy tomorrow’s celebration! 🎉
Your Toronto Zoo is proud to call you home and to celebrate the great diversity our #LoveScarborough community and city is known for. Enjoy tomorrow’s celebration! 🎉
Welfare Wellie Nominee # 6: Booties and Bandages 🏆
Meet Vishnu, the other nominees and cast your vote at torontozoo.com/wellies25 🏆 #WelfareWellie
Meet Vishnu, the other nominees and cast your vote at torontozoo.com/wellies25 🏆 #WelfareWellie
April 4, 2025 at 5:15 PM
Welfare Wellie Nominee # 6: Booties and Bandages 🏆
Meet Vishnu, the other nominees and cast your vote at torontozoo.com/wellies25 🏆 #WelfareWellie
Meet Vishnu, the other nominees and cast your vote at torontozoo.com/wellies25 🏆 #WelfareWellie
Welfare Wellie Nominee # 5: Smoothing Out a Spiky Issue 🏆
Meet Annie the echidna and the other nominees and cast your vote at torontozoo.com/wellies25 🏆 #welfarewellie
Meet Annie the echidna and the other nominees and cast your vote at torontozoo.com/wellies25 🏆 #welfarewellie
April 3, 2025 at 8:55 PM
Welfare Wellie Nominee # 5: Smoothing Out a Spiky Issue 🏆
Meet Annie the echidna and the other nominees and cast your vote at torontozoo.com/wellies25 🏆 #welfarewellie
Meet Annie the echidna and the other nominees and cast your vote at torontozoo.com/wellies25 🏆 #welfarewellie
Welfare Wellie Nominee # 4: Raising Biggie 🏆
Meet Biggie and the other nominees and cast your vote at torontozoo.com/wellies25 🏆 #WelfareWellie
Meet Biggie and the other nominees and cast your vote at torontozoo.com/wellies25 🏆 #WelfareWellie
April 2, 2025 at 7:35 PM
Welfare Wellie Nominee # 4: Raising Biggie 🏆
Meet Biggie and the other nominees and cast your vote at torontozoo.com/wellies25 🏆 #WelfareWellie
Meet Biggie and the other nominees and cast your vote at torontozoo.com/wellies25 🏆 #WelfareWellie
Welfare Wellie Nominee # 3: There Is Grass On The Other Side 🏆
Meet Rylee and the other nominees and cast your vote at torontozoo.com/wellies25 🏆 #WelfareWellie
Meet Rylee and the other nominees and cast your vote at torontozoo.com/wellies25 🏆 #WelfareWellie
April 1, 2025 at 8:17 PM
Welfare Wellie Nominee # 3: There Is Grass On The Other Side 🏆
Meet Rylee and the other nominees and cast your vote at torontozoo.com/wellies25 🏆 #WelfareWellie
Meet Rylee and the other nominees and cast your vote at torontozoo.com/wellies25 🏆 #WelfareWellie
Welfare Wellie Nominee # 2: You've Got a Friend In Me 🏆
Meet Hudson and Juno and the other nominees and cast your vote at torontozoo.com/wellies25 🏆 #WelfareWellie
Meet Hudson and Juno and the other nominees and cast your vote at torontozoo.com/wellies25 🏆 #WelfareWellie
March 28, 2025 at 4:10 PM
Welfare Wellie Nominee # 2: You've Got a Friend In Me 🏆
Meet Hudson and Juno and the other nominees and cast your vote at torontozoo.com/wellies25 🏆 #WelfareWellie
Meet Hudson and Juno and the other nominees and cast your vote at torontozoo.com/wellies25 🏆 #WelfareWellie
Welfare Wellie Nominee: Paws-itive Progress 🏆
Read more and cast your vote here: torontozoo.com/wellies25 🏆
Read more and cast your vote here: torontozoo.com/wellies25 🏆
March 27, 2025 at 2:39 PM
Welfare Wellie Nominee: Paws-itive Progress 🏆
Read more and cast your vote here: torontozoo.com/wellies25 🏆
Read more and cast your vote here: torontozoo.com/wellies25 🏆
Introducing the second annual ‘Animal Welfare Win Of The Year: Community Choice Awards’! 🏆
Every year, your Zoo tirelessly contributes to the well-being of nearly 3,000 animals in our care.
Meet our nominees and cast your vote by April 4, 2025 ⬇️
bit.ly/3DUNBuo
Every year, your Zoo tirelessly contributes to the well-being of nearly 3,000 animals in our care.
Meet our nominees and cast your vote by April 4, 2025 ⬇️
bit.ly/3DUNBuo
March 26, 2025 at 9:42 PM
Introducing the second annual ‘Animal Welfare Win Of The Year: Community Choice Awards’! 🏆
Every year, your Zoo tirelessly contributes to the well-being of nearly 3,000 animals in our care.
Meet our nominees and cast your vote by April 4, 2025 ⬇️
bit.ly/3DUNBuo
Every year, your Zoo tirelessly contributes to the well-being of nearly 3,000 animals in our care.
Meet our nominees and cast your vote by April 4, 2025 ⬇️
bit.ly/3DUNBuo
Stirling says mark your calendars! 🐴
Join us this Easter long weekend (Apr. 18-20) as we welcome back another edition of Spring Marketplace 💐🌷
ShopLocal and enjoy 40+ different artisans, processors and producers each day - all free with Zoo admission 🛍️
Details: torontozoo.com/marketplace
Join us this Easter long weekend (Apr. 18-20) as we welcome back another edition of Spring Marketplace 💐🌷
ShopLocal and enjoy 40+ different artisans, processors and producers each day - all free with Zoo admission 🛍️
Details: torontozoo.com/marketplace
March 25, 2025 at 1:33 PM
Stirling says mark your calendars! 🐴
Join us this Easter long weekend (Apr. 18-20) as we welcome back another edition of Spring Marketplace 💐🌷
ShopLocal and enjoy 40+ different artisans, processors and producers each day - all free with Zoo admission 🛍️
Details: torontozoo.com/marketplace
Join us this Easter long weekend (Apr. 18-20) as we welcome back another edition of Spring Marketplace 💐🌷
ShopLocal and enjoy 40+ different artisans, processors and producers each day - all free with Zoo admission 🛍️
Details: torontozoo.com/marketplace
With today being #WorldWaterDay, join us in celebrating Art, Conservation and Sustainability! 💦🖌️
You’re invited to come and see 21 beautifully hand-painted rain barrels - designed by talented local high school artists and on display near the Temporary Front Entrance until April 25, 2025!
You’re invited to come and see 21 beautifully hand-painted rain barrels - designed by talented local high school artists and on display near the Temporary Front Entrance until April 25, 2025!
March 22, 2025 at 9:27 PM
With today being #WorldWaterDay, join us in celebrating Art, Conservation and Sustainability! 💦🖌️
You’re invited to come and see 21 beautifully hand-painted rain barrels - designed by talented local high school artists and on display near the Temporary Front Entrance until April 25, 2025!
You’re invited to come and see 21 beautifully hand-painted rain barrels - designed by talented local high school artists and on display near the Temporary Front Entrance until April 25, 2025!
On this #InternationalForestDay, we turn the clock back and go to June 2024 when members of your Toronto Zoo travelled to Madagascar.
There, they learned about the plight of lemurs as well as the importance of their tree-top habitats in the #Madagascar forests 🌳
Read more ⬇️
bit.ly/41MhPrk
There, they learned about the plight of lemurs as well as the importance of their tree-top habitats in the #Madagascar forests 🌳
Read more ⬇️
bit.ly/41MhPrk
March 21, 2025 at 5:26 PM
On this #InternationalForestDay, we turn the clock back and go to June 2024 when members of your Toronto Zoo travelled to Madagascar.
There, they learned about the plight of lemurs as well as the importance of their tree-top habitats in the #Madagascar forests 🌳
Read more ⬇️
bit.ly/41MhPrk
There, they learned about the plight of lemurs as well as the importance of their tree-top habitats in the #Madagascar forests 🌳
Read more ⬇️
bit.ly/41MhPrk
Did someone say it’s almost April? 🧡🦧
As critically endangered Sumatran orangutan Wali approaches his 3rd birthday on April 8, he continues to grow and gain more independence under the watchful eye of second-time Mom, Sekali.
As critically endangered Sumatran orangutan Wali approaches his 3rd birthday on April 8, he continues to grow and gain more independence under the watchful eye of second-time Mom, Sekali.
March 19, 2025 at 2:36 PM
Did someone say it’s almost April? 🧡🦧
As critically endangered Sumatran orangutan Wali approaches his 3rd birthday on April 8, he continues to grow and gain more independence under the watchful eye of second-time Mom, Sekali.
As critically endangered Sumatran orangutan Wali approaches his 3rd birthday on April 8, he continues to grow and gain more independence under the watchful eye of second-time Mom, Sekali.
Canadian Domain Update 🐻🇨🇦
As temperatures continue warming in advance of spring, we are happy to welcome you back to the Canadian Domain!
A reminder that although it is a nice walk into the picturesque Rouge Valley, we caution that it's a steep hill.
As temperatures continue warming in advance of spring, we are happy to welcome you back to the Canadian Domain!
A reminder that although it is a nice walk into the picturesque Rouge Valley, we caution that it's a steep hill.
March 14, 2025 at 4:31 PM
Canadian Domain Update 🐻🇨🇦
As temperatures continue warming in advance of spring, we are happy to welcome you back to the Canadian Domain!
A reminder that although it is a nice walk into the picturesque Rouge Valley, we caution that it's a steep hill.
As temperatures continue warming in advance of spring, we are happy to welcome you back to the Canadian Domain!
A reminder that although it is a nice walk into the picturesque Rouge Valley, we caution that it's a steep hill.
Help Shape the Next Generation of Wildlife Champions at Your Toronto Zoo! 💚
Join our Volunteer team and inspire, educate, and engage with guests at interpretive stations throughout the Zoo #volunteerTO
Learn more at torontozoo.com/volunteer 📋
Join our Volunteer team and inspire, educate, and engage with guests at interpretive stations throughout the Zoo #volunteerTO
Learn more at torontozoo.com/volunteer 📋
March 13, 2025 at 7:24 PM
Help Shape the Next Generation of Wildlife Champions at Your Toronto Zoo! 💚
Join our Volunteer team and inspire, educate, and engage with guests at interpretive stations throughout the Zoo #volunteerTO
Learn more at torontozoo.com/volunteer 📋
Join our Volunteer team and inspire, educate, and engage with guests at interpretive stations throughout the Zoo #volunteerTO
Learn more at torontozoo.com/volunteer 📋
We know, Fintan. The Daylight Saving Time struggle is real 💤 #MondayMood
The African Lions may be viewable in your Africa Savanna this March Break, as temperatures improve. Learn about everything happening at your Zoo this week by visiting torontozoo.com 🦁
The African Lions may be viewable in your Africa Savanna this March Break, as temperatures improve. Learn about everything happening at your Zoo this week by visiting torontozoo.com 🦁
March 10, 2025 at 12:38 PM
We know, Fintan. The Daylight Saving Time struggle is real 💤 #MondayMood
The African Lions may be viewable in your Africa Savanna this March Break, as temperatures improve. Learn about everything happening at your Zoo this week by visiting torontozoo.com 🦁
The African Lions may be viewable in your Africa Savanna this March Break, as temperatures improve. Learn about everything happening at your Zoo this week by visiting torontozoo.com 🦁
With March Break upon us, your Toronto Zoo staff and volunteers look forward to welcoming both new and returning #GuardiansofWild 🐻❄️
Did you know? Climate change and biodiversity loss are existential threats to species like Polar Bears that call Earth home!
Did you know? Climate change and biodiversity loss are existential threats to species like Polar Bears that call Earth home!
March 9, 2025 at 3:37 PM
With March Break upon us, your Toronto Zoo staff and volunteers look forward to welcoming both new and returning #GuardiansofWild 🐻❄️
Did you know? Climate change and biodiversity loss are existential threats to species like Polar Bears that call Earth home!
Did you know? Climate change and biodiversity loss are existential threats to species like Polar Bears that call Earth home!
Happy #InternationalWomensDay 💕
Everyday, your Toronto Zoo is privileged to work alongside incredible women who contribute so much to the fabric of our lives and to community conservation science, as a whole.
Everyday, your Toronto Zoo is privileged to work alongside incredible women who contribute so much to the fabric of our lives and to community conservation science, as a whole.
March 8, 2025 at 4:22 PM
Happy #InternationalWomensDay 💕
Everyday, your Toronto Zoo is privileged to work alongside incredible women who contribute so much to the fabric of our lives and to community conservation science, as a whole.
Everyday, your Toronto Zoo is privileged to work alongside incredible women who contribute so much to the fabric of our lives and to community conservation science, as a whole.
It’s Sadiki’s 20th Birthday! 🎉🦍

Now that he's graduated from being a teenager, Sadiki, now considered a silverback, is resembling his dad more and more each day. In fact, he’s taken on Charles’ good looks with his distinguishable red hair.

Now that he's graduated from being a teenager, Sadiki, now considered a silverback, is resembling his dad more and more each day. In fact, he’s taken on Charles’ good looks with his distinguishable red hair.
March 7, 2025 at 7:15 PM
It’s Sadiki’s 20th Birthday! 🎉🦍

Now that he's graduated from being a teenager, Sadiki, now considered a silverback, is resembling his dad more and more each day. In fact, he’s taken on Charles’ good looks with his distinguishable red hair.

Now that he's graduated from being a teenager, Sadiki, now considered a silverback, is resembling his dad more and more each day. In fact, he’s taken on Charles’ good looks with his distinguishable red hair.