Taking my Monkey to The Toronto Zoo
I had the opportunity to take A.C. to “Discover the Hidden Zoo” at The Toronto Zoo a few weekends ago. The weather was beautiful and all of the animals were out to play, we had a blast. This was A.C.’s first trip to the Toronto Zoo, but certainly not his last! We spent the day exploring the park and getting a behind the scenes view of what goes on at the Zoo.
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| A.C.’s first look at the animals, I think he smiled all day long |
The Toronto Zoo does not just showcase amazing animals, but also their native environments and research & conservation efforts that are being undertaken. You may not know it, but the Zoo takes part in many research projects behind the scenes including captive breeding and re-introduction programs, restoration ecology and forest recovery projects. All to help make sure that these amazing animals will be around for generations to come.
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| Some of the highlights from our day at The Toronto Zoo |
Here are some fun facts about the Toronto Zoo:
- The Zoo opened in August 1974
- Employs over 250 permanent full-time staff, 300 part-time/seasonal staff, and 350 volunteers
- Over 1 million people visit the Toronto Zoo each year
- Children & Teens can really get into the Zoo experience by attending Zoo Camps – Go WILD this summer!
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| We could have watched the Penguins all day long! |
If you have not been to the Toronto Zoo yet, you will be in for a treat when you visit. The Zoo is divided up into 7 Zoogeographic regions: Indo-Malaya, Africa (my favorite), Americas, Tundra, Australasia, and Eurasia (which is currently closed for renovations to get ready for the Pandas coming next year!!!). Over 16,000 creatures call the Toronto Zoo home!
The Toronto Zoo is open 364 days a year, the only day you can’t visit the Zoo is on Christmas day! Becoming a member is a great way to save and visit the Toronto Zoo all year long. There are also many other ways to support the Zoo including Adopting an Animal (makes a great gift!) or purchasing a Brick/Plaque as part of the Wild Walk.
Make sure you plan a trip to The Toronto Zoo this summer and go WILD!
Disclosure: I was provided with complimentary admission to the Zoo for this event. All opinions are strictly my own
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I have been wanted to go back to the Zoo for such a long time. You post has inspired me to do so. I never realized over 1 million people go each year. Wow!!
oh could he BE any cuter?? We love the zoo
Well, this was AC's first trip NOT inside his Mommy's Belly!
I haven't been since I was a little girl – I think we will plan a trip down next summer when the kids are 3 and 6!
Love that smile on AC's face! gorgeous! didn't you just love that aquarium with all those blue and yellow fish? it was mesmerizing!
Totally adorable pics hun
I miss our zoo that was in Vancouver, not as cool as the one you guys have. 
Glad you had fun!
I absolutely LOVE the Toronto Zoo and my monkey's love it too. Looks like he had so much fun, adorable pics!
I love taking the boys to the zoo! We will have to take them again this year!
Sounds like so much fun! We are too far away to go the Toronto Zoo but a few years back we headed into the Vancouver Zoo. Of all the cool animals there our daughter fell in love with the donkeys. She's a farm girl at heart
We plan on taking the kids there this Summer, I think I'm more excited then they are!
I wish we had an opportunity to meet U well we were there! The day was beautiful! Love your pictures! @inRdream
Love the smile on your lil one's face! Beautiful! Would love to visit the TO zoo someday. Been to a few city zoos and they are so fun to take the kids to.
I bought a single family membership on the March Break and intend to use it ALOT!!! We were there yesterday for a PA Day and they announced during the Zoomobile ride that the Toronto Zoo was not considered a National Park. YAY!!!