Toronto Zoo news

What's new at the Zoo... Weekly feature Beat the Heat this summer at Splash Island! Round up the kids and chill out in Splash Island, the coolest spot in the Zoo! It's two magical acres of hands-on, non-stop family fun amidst waterslides, bigger than life water-spouting animals, a waterfall, lots of misters, and way-cool tipping buckets. But keep in mind - while the kids are screaming with delight, they're also learning all about which plants and animals live in different bodies of water! Come out to the Zoo and have a "splashing" good time!
Friday, August 3 to Monday, August 6 MAD About Fishes Pacific giant octopus, American eel, Madagascar fishes, Lake Victoria fishes, fishes of the Great Barrier Reef - we share water with these aquatic creatures and so many more! Visit all these fishes and many others on exhibit at Toronto Zoo as we celebrate all things wet and wild.		Media Information White lion cubs, penguin chicks and piglets...oh my! The Toronto Zoo's Cutest Naming Contest has officially launched! The general public will be able to vote on the top three names listed (submitted by Toronto Zoo Staff and Volunteers) for each of the following animals - white lion cubs, African penguin chicks and babirusa piglet - on torontozoo.com. The last day to submit votes is Tuesday, July 31st, so hurry to pick your favourite! Book your cameras now: The winning names will be announced on Thursday, August 2nd at 10:30 am at a media event taking place at the White Lion Exhibit. Ready...Set.. Be WILD- Meet our ZOOLYMPIANS! The 30th Summer Olympics are just about to begin in London, England on July 27th,2012! But that's no excuse to stay at home. So get your running shoes on and make a mad dash over to the Toronto Zoo and check out our amazing animal athletes who would give the Olympians in London a run for their medals. Cute Alert Moose A True Canadian baby! Ashley and Elliot are just bursting with Canadian pride! On May 7th, 2012, they became parents to a baby girl named Saro. The calf is tall, adorably gawky and has long gangly legs. Come and visit the magnificent parents and their cute calf in the Canadian Domain.
Find us on Facebook! ZOO HOURSCurrent Zoo hours - 9:30 am to 6:30 pm daily Last admissions one hour before closing. The Toronto Zoo is open year round (except Dec. 25th). ADMISSION FEESGeneral Admission (13-64 incl): $25 Seniors (65+): $20 Children (4-12): $15 Children (3 and under): FREE Prices include tax as applicable Parking is $10 For more information, contact Lesley Dean at (416) 392-5974 Events and admission prices subject to change without notice. For general information visit torontozoo.com