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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
🐰 Be greeted by none other than the Easter Bunny himself! He'll be hopping by to welcome guests at the Temporary Front Entrance and will be available for photo opportunities from 11am to 2pm daily (Friday-Monday).
Book your Long Weekend Zoo adventure today at torontozoo.com 🐰
Book your Long Weekend Zoo adventure today at torontozoo.com 🐰
April 13, 2025 at 8:02 PM
🐰 Be greeted by none other than the Easter Bunny himself! He'll be hopping by to welcome guests at the Temporary Front Entrance and will be available for photo opportunities from 11am to 2pm daily (Friday-Monday).
Book your Long Weekend Zoo adventure today at torontozoo.com 🐰
Book your Long Weekend Zoo adventure today at torontozoo.com 🐰
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
Did you know? Rain barrels conserve water, reduce runoff, and support green gardens. Use a rain barrel and make a positive impact on the environment - just like the artists behind these creations 💦 #EcoArt
Learn more ⬇️
torontozoo.com/rainbarrels
Learn more ⬇️
torontozoo.com/rainbarrels
March 22, 2025 at 9:27 PM
Did you know? Rain barrels conserve water, reduce runoff, and support green gardens. Use a rain barrel and make a positive impact on the environment - just like the artists behind these creations 💦 #EcoArt
Learn more ⬇️
torontozoo.com/rainbarrels
Learn more ⬇️
torontozoo.com/rainbarrels
Each barrel highlights themes of wildlife, biodiversity, and sustainability - promoting water conservation while supporting your Zoo’s climate action efforts as committed to in our newly released Strategic Plan. After April 25, they will be auctioned online to support our efforts.
March 22, 2025 at 9:27 PM
Each barrel highlights themes of wildlife, biodiversity, and sustainability - promoting water conservation while supporting your Zoo’s climate action efforts as committed to in our newly released Strategic Plan. After April 25, they will be auctioned online to support our efforts.
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
Be sure to join us April 8 in the Indo-Malaya Pavilion as we celebrate another year of fun climbs and mischievous antics. #WaliWednesday
March 19, 2025 at 2:36 PM
Be sure to join us April 8 in the Indo-Malaya Pavilion as we celebrate another year of fun climbs and mischievous antics. #WaliWednesday
Did you know? Sumatran orangutans, listed as critically endangered through the IUCN, can ride on their mother's back for up to two and a half years and aren't usually independent until the age of four. They will reach full physical and social maturity at around 13.
March 19, 2025 at 2:36 PM
Did you know? Sumatran orangutans, listed as critically endangered through the IUCN, can ride on their mother's back for up to two and a half years and aren't usually independent until the age of four. They will reach full physical and social maturity at around 13.
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.
On your way back up, be sure to stop in and spend time with cougars Bowen and Teeka as well the raccoons. Please note that the raccoons may be enjoying some cozy time which might make them difficult to view 🦝
March 14, 2025 at 4:31 PM
On your way back up, be sure to stop in and spend time with cougars Bowen and Teeka as well the raccoons. Please note that the raccoons may be enjoying some cozy time which might make them difficult to view 🦝
How are the bison doing? They had a great snowy winter! Your herd sometimes congregate at the back of their public viewing habitat, which could prove tricky to see them up close. Consider bringing your binoculars or a long lens for a better view.
March 14, 2025 at 4:31 PM
How are the bison doing? They had a great snowy winter! Your herd sometimes congregate at the back of their public viewing habitat, which could prove tricky to see them up close. Consider bringing your binoculars or a long lens for a better view.
Bald eagle Arya is viewable in her habitat, but note she is often found way up high in its nest. Make sure to look up! 🦅
March 14, 2025 at 4:31 PM
Bald eagle Arya is viewable in her habitat, but note she is often found way up high in its nest. Make sure to look up! 🦅
Grizzly bear Shintay is awake, thanks to some above seasonal temperatures ☀️ As Shintay spends more time outside her den, a reminder when visiting to be mindful of noise levels so as not to disturb her. Please kindly keep noise levels low as sounds may seem twice as loud to them as they are to us.
March 14, 2025 at 4:31 PM
Grizzly bear Shintay is awake, thanks to some above seasonal temperatures ☀️ As Shintay spends more time outside her den, a reminder when visiting to be mindful of noise levels so as not to disturb her. Please kindly keep noise levels low as sounds may seem twice as loud to them as they are to us.