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Conservation science is central to the work of the Toronto Zoo, driving meaningful progress for wildlife locally and around the world. Through research, collaboration, and education, the Zoo is addressing biodiversity loss while helping to protect species for generations to come. Supporting the next generation of scientists A core part of this work is supporting…

Thanks to supporters like you, 2025 was a landmark year for wildlife conservation at the Toronto Zoo. From releasing nearly 800 Blanding’s turtles back into the wild to advancing world-class veterinary care and completing long-running species recovery programs, your generosity made a real difference. Discover the milestones your support helped achieve.

How Your Giving Tuesday Support Strengthens Veterinary Innovation and Wildlife Health Have you ever wondered what it takes to care for approximately three thousand animals from nearly three hundred species? At your Toronto Zoo, exceptional care begins with a One Well Being approach that supports the physical, psychological and reproductive health of every individual. This…

This holiday season, the air at your Toronto Zoo is filled with excitement — and a sense of wonder. Behind the scenes, our Wildlife Care team is preparing for a truly special event: the birth of a Masai Giraffe calf early in 2026.

Every November, provinces across Canada take part in Make a Will Week or Month, an annual campaign to get Canadians thinking (and acting!) on one of the most important legal documents you’ll ever create — your Will.

It’s spooky season — a time when bats are often misunderstood as creepy creatures lurking in the night. But beneath the Halloween myths and scary stories lies an incredible truth: bats are among the most fascinating, important, and misunderstood animals on the planet. October 24-31 is Bat Week, and we’re shining a light on bats…

This year’s ZooRun brought together runners, walkers, families, and Zoo supporters from across the region for a weekend full of energy, fun, and purpose. Whether you were racing for a personal best or taking in the sights along the scenic Zoo course, you were part of something truly special — a community united for conservation.

We invite you to come and join us on Saturday, September 20th, 2025, at your Toronto Zoo for a day of learning and exploring. Come visit our current red panda habitat with Poppy and Kalden and see for yourself why this new habitat is so important — and how your support can make it a reality.  

Have you noticed something different during your last visit to the Toronto Zoo? We’re in the process of building something big—something transformative. A new state-of-the-art Community Conservation Centre right here at your Toronto Zoo all thanks to community support! This new space will not only enhance the guest experience but will also play a pivotal…