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Construction of the new zoo began in 1970. On August 15, 1974, the Metropolitan Toronto Zoo was open to the public. The zoo increased from the original Riverdale Zoo's 3 hectares (7.4 acres) to 287 hectares (710 acres), and is now one of the largest zoos in the world.
Sep 15, 2023 · The Toronto Zoo is organized into several themed areas, including the African Savanna, Eurasia, the Americas, Australasia, and the Canadian Domain. Each section is carefully designed to replicate the natural habitats of the animals, providing them with a comfortable and enriching environment.
Our guests are our partners in our mission; they are our agents of change going out into the world. We strive to create an easily accessible, fun, safe, and comfortable experience that encourages learning and creates iconic and lifelong memories. We are part of, not apart from, our community.
Toronto Zoo. 5,045 reviews. #57 of 995 things to do in Toronto. Zoos. Open now. 9:30 AM - 6:00 PM. Write a review. About. Your Toronto Zoo is committed to connecting people, animals and conservation to fight extinction and we are excited to be welcoming back you and your families.
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The knowledge and guidance provided by zoos is highly valued by conservationists in the field. Government agencies increasingly recognize the value of captive rearing and “headstarting” programs. These organizations look to the Zoo as a model for wildlife care, treatment, breeding and wild release.
Toronto Zoo | Fifty Timeline. • Education Branch & Programming founded at the Zoo. • First captive breeding of a zorilla in the Western Hemisphere. • Aldabra tortoises arrive, including Queenie & Malila.
Jun 25, 2024 · The Toronto Zoo is marking its 50th anniversary with 50 days of celebrations and by announcing the construction of a new state-of-the-art conservation centre.
