It's all happening at the Toronto Zoo Thanksgiving weekend

What's new at the Zoo... Weekly feature Hudson is all grown up and is taking the plunge into the 'Big Boy' pool! Just in time for his birthday, and now that he is all grown up (and with Inukshuk's move to  Cochrane Polar Bear Habitat), Hudson is enjoying making a splash in the 'big boy' pool and  larger exhibit area of the Tundra Trek's polar bear exhibit.    Check out Hudson taking the plunge in the Tundra Trek this Thanksgiving Weekend! Don't  forget to visit the underwater viewing area for an up close view of him swimming about!  SAVE THE DATE: Join us on Saturday, October 13th from 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm as we  celebrate  Hudson the polar bear cub's first birthday! Party festivities will include a special  keeper talk, birthday treats, a cub-sized icicle birthday cake for Hudson and the chance to  sign a polar bear-sized birthday card. It will be the 'coolest' party in town!
WEEKEND EVENTS: Saturday. October 6 & Sunday, October 7 Solstice Bear Ceremony Join the Toronto Zoo and David Grey Eagle in welcoming the fall season, and help the grizzly bears prepare for the upcoming winter! Learn all about the Solstice Bear Ceremony, the four directions, the four brothers, and the four colours. The ceremony will include drumming and singing by recording entertainer Marg Raynor from the Maytee Nation. Monday, October 8 Penguin Awareness Day Enjoy extra Keeper talks and learn about conservationists who are out in the wild saving these birds from a variety of threats. Find out how you can support penguins through the Southern African Foundation for the Conservation of Coastal Birds and the ongoing efforts to save the only penguin species that exists in Africa. UPCOMING EVENTS: Sunday, October 14 Herbie "Walk for the Children" It's an entertaining and educational day of fun for kids at the Toronto Zoo, and one that will make a difference for children around the world.		MEDIA INFORMATION: Sharks at Stingray Bay- In its FINAL YEAR at the Toronto Zoo - ENDS OCTOBER 8! Only the Toronto Zoo offers up interaction and fun with the exclusive live exhibit, Sharks at Stingray Bay-A Touching Experience. Situated in our Group Events Tent within Discovery Zone. Sharks at Stingray Bay features Nurse Sharks and Bamboo Sharks as well as Cownose and Southern Stingrays. Visitors will have the opportunity to humanely and safely interact with these incredible creatures and learn all about them with special keeper talks. Don't miss out on this amazing interactive opportunity only here until October 8th. Visit Sharks at Stingray Bay this weekend!   Participants Needed: Visitor Experience Study! Create a shareable muti-medai travel journal of your group's visit to the Toronto Zoo while helping the Zoo with important educational research! Participant groups will carry out a visit to the Toronto Zoo using the "mobilytrip" app on their personal mobile device to create a real-time, multi-media journal of their experience on site. Zoo Members will receive one guest pass for free admission and Non-Members will receive half-price admission for them and their group on the day you participate in the study! For more information please contact edresearch@torontozoo.ca.
Looking to add some adventure to your next Corporate Event?  Why not bring your herd to the wildest venue in town-The Toronto Zoo. CLICK HERE for full details on our extensive Corporate Events Package or to book your event today! Find us on Facebook! ZOO HOURSCurrent Zoo hours - 9:30 am to 4:30 pm daily and 9:30 am to 6:00 pm weekends/holidays 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 Toronto Zoo is accredited by CAZA (Canadian Association of Zoos and Aquariums). Look for this logo whenever you visit a Canadian zoo as your assurance that you are supporting a facility dedicated to providing excellent care for animals, a great experience for you, and a better future for all living things.  For more information, visit www.caza.ca