We are at a pivotal moment in time. One where the rate of animal extinction has reached alarming levels, with species disappearing at an unprecedented pace due to habitat destruction, climate change, pollution, illegal wildlife trafficking, and overexploitation.
Your Toronto Zoo has a bold vision. One that can have a lasting impact for generations to come, redefining and setting new standards for animal care and conservation science.
Conservation is a team sport, and we can’t do it alone.
Why your donation matters:
Your Toronto Zoo is more than a place to come and see animals. It’s a safe haven, an innovation hub and a learning playground where people from all walks of life come together to explore, learn and appreciate wildlife and wild spaces together.
With philanthropic support, we will continue to advance conservation science, expand educational programs, enhance animal well-being, and protect biodiversity for future generations.
When you give to the Toronto Zoo Wildlife Conservancy, you are helping to support some of the Toronto Zoo’s highest priorities needs.
Community & Education
Community & Education
Through community and education-based programming we are inspiring a deeper connection to nature and fostering a sense of shared responsibility for the world around us.
Toronto Zoo Community Conservation Centre
This state-of-the-art facility will be a community hub where scientists, educators and leaders alike will come together to preserve nature and educate the next generation.
Animal Well-Being
Animal Well-Being
At your Toronto Zoo, animal well-being is at the forefront of everything we do. We are dedicated to creating innovative habitats through thoughtful redevelopments and provide engaging enrichment prioritizing both physical and mental health for every animal.
This enlarged habitat will provide more indoor space for red pandas and allow the public to view them both indoors and outdoors for year-round engagement.
This multi-species indoor space will enhance animal experience and offer you the opportunity to see animals from warmer climates throughout the year.
Conservation Science
Conservation Science
Through cutting-edge science and strategic conservation efforts, we are safeguarding the future of our planet’s ecosystems and ensuring their resilience for generations to come.
Species Recovery programs including Conservation Breeding and Reintroduction put more endangered species, like the Vancouver Island marmot and the Blanding's turtle, back into the wild each year. We also have the most diverse BioBank acting as nature’s insurance policy. As necessary as these programs are, they are funded almost entirely by donations and grants.
The Wilding Endangered Species Preservation Fund provides vital financial support to on-the-ground conservation projects, working alongside key organizations to ensure wildlife can thrive in their natural habitats, while amplifying your Toronto Zoo's global impact in protecting and preserving the natural world.
Area of Greatest Needs:
We rely on the support of dedicated donors to help fund the critical wildlife conservation work done by your Toronto Zoo.
Toronto Zoo Community Conservation Centre:
This state-of-the-art facility will be a community hub where scientists, educators and leaders alike will come together to preserve nature and educate the next generation.
Indoor African Savanna:
This multi-species indoor space will enhance animal experience and offer you the opportunity to see animals from warmer climates throughout the year.
Red Panda Habitat:
This enlarged habitat will provide more indoor space for red pandas and allow the public to view them both indoors and outdoors for year-round engagement.
Conservation Science at the Toronto Zoo:
Species Recovery programs including Conservation Breeding and Reintroduction put more endangered species, like the Vancouver Island marmot and the Blanding's turtle, back into the wild each year. We also have the most diverse BioBank acting as nature’s insurance policy. As necessary as these programs are, they are funded almost entirely by donations and grants.
Wilding Endangered Species Preservation Fund:
Established to help offsite conservation projects in the wild, this fund will further your Toronto Zoo’s conservation impact by supporting in-situ conservation efforts.