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Toronto
Zoo
Metro Toronto Zoo in Ontario is one of the Largest Zoos in the World and is perfect weekend getaway for kids
The Toronto Metro Zoo features over 5000 animals, 460 species and decent botanical collection, from all over the world. This man made world's collection of flora and fauna is divided by geographical regions with several Zoo trails:
- African Savanna
- Indomalaya
- Eurasia
- Americas
- Australasia
- Canadian Domain
- Around the world tour
- Savanna trail
- Grizzly Bear trail
- Camel trail
Visiting Toronto Zoo
Toronto Zoo is one of the largest zoos in the world, where animals are displayed inside the tropical pavilions and outside in naturalistic setting. It is also among the most visited and seen Toronto attractions.
You can have a perfect weekend getaway if you combine this Toronto attraction and visiting Niagara Falls.
If visiting Toronto Metro Zoo for the first time be sure to grab a Zoo map, so you can organize your time and select interesting things to do and see (if not the whole Zoo).
It would take you more than 8 hours to tour all the Toronto Metro Zoo's trails and see these interesting wild species. Since every kid is different, you cannot say for sure how much time it will take you, but one is for sure, you will adapt your visit to your kids' interests and fun.
If you are visiting the Toronto Metro Zoo during the summer, be prepared, since there is very little shade and much of the Zoo is open to the sun. As there is a lot of walking in front of you, it is recommended to bring hat and sunscreens, lots of water and if you like, picnic food.
At the entrance, you might also want to rent a wagon or a stroller (if you didn't bring one), for your kids. Once they get tired, Zoo's indoor pavilions are good opportunity where you can take a break.
Another way to save time and to see the most interesting animals is to take a Zoomobile, available to the passengers on several stations. During the 45-minute ride, you can hop on and hop off as you wish and see exhibits you like.
Toronto Zoo features few must to see attractions like; Kesho Park, Gorilla Rainforest, Kids Zoo and Splash Island.
Kids Zoo's entrance is located close to the water games. With a two story "tree" you can see where the action is, like: prairie dogs that you can observe from viewing domes, sand digging for bones, small animals...
Kesho Park is designed as an African national park with typical African animals, bush camp, rhino midden, termite mound, elephant tusks, several watering holes and a large baobab tree. It is located 15 min. from the admission gate.
Feeding animals, shows with animals and popular elephant bath are very popular events, so finding the schedules and be there on time gives you great opportunity to interact with nature's wildlife.
If you have questions regarding any conservation activities there are zoo members that can help you.
During the summer you can even sign up your kids for the Bush camp, but for ages over 6. You will stay overnight in a tent inside the savanna exhibit, with a campfire hikes, some tours and meals.
The Malayan Woods, Indo-Malaya, African Rainforest, Americas and Australasia Pavilions are indoor Zoo habitats where you can easily spend majority of your visit. Since they are enclosed, they are ideal for cold, rainy and hot summer days.
Zoo also features jungles and tropical surrounding with orangutans, huge gorillas, Great Barrier Reef with jellyfish, sea horses, polar bears and much more.
Direction to Toronto Zoo
Address:
The Toronto Zoo is located in the northeastern part of the forested region of Toronto metro, in the beautiful Rouge Valley.
The main entrance is located on Meadowvale Road, Scarborough, north of highway 401 (exit #389 eastbound and westbound).
How much does it cost to enter Toronto Zoo:
- Ages 3 & under - free
- Kids (ages 4-12) - $12
- Seniors (65+) - $14
- Adults - $20
If you are a frequent visitor, you can save some money with online coupons and discounts. Our recommendation is to become a Zoo member so you can have an access to discount tickets for Toronto Zoo all year round, and other Zoos and Aquaria throughout North America.
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are courtesy of Toronto Metro Zoo
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