Saturday, May 4 and Sunday, May 5, 2013
10:00am to 4:00pm, Americas Wetlands
Celebrate the arrival of spring by experiencing the
sights and sounds of amorous male toads in
search of that special
someone! Our annual wetland festival is scheduled around the explosive
breeding ritual of American toads at our very own Americas Wetlands
Outdoor Exhibit. Although
the emergence and courtship of toads is the
main event, there are heaps of other fun activities
for children and
adults alike! It's "toad-ally" fun for the whole family!
CLICK HERE for more information about this exciting event!
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UPCOMING EVENTS:
Saturday, May 11
9:00 am to 3:00 pm
This year's theme is "Life Cycles of Migratory
Birds: Conservation Across the Americas" This theme addresses the need
for conservation throughout all aspects of their life cycle, from
nesting to migration to breeding and raising young. One and two hour
guided bird watching tours of the Rouge Valley and around the Zoo site
will be conducted on the hour from 7:00 am to 12 noon. Tours are $10.00
per person. To pre-register for tours, or to obtain more information,
contact Elaine Christens at echristens@torontozoo.ca.
Saturday, May 11
10:00 am to 3:00 pm
University of Toronto Scarborough Campus (UTSC)
students from the Let's Talk Science program will join the Toronto Zoo
for a third year, in helping to bring science to life. The event is a
part of Science Rendezvous, a national day of festivities celebrating
science across Canada. A number of UTSC student volunteers will lead
activities and displays from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm to encourage Zoo
visitors to think about what makes animals so amazing and unique through
the prism of science. FREE with Zoo admission. Any questions contact programs@torontozoo.ca
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MEDIA INFORMATION:
Photo Credit: Toronto Zoo
On Monday, April 22 2013 Dr.
Ming-Tat Cheung, Chair & President, Chinese Cultural Centre (CCC)
and John Tracogna, CEO, Toronto Zoo joined Robert Fotheringham, Senior
Vice President, Equities Trading, Toronto Stock Exchange to open the
market to welcome giant panda pair Er Shun and Da Mao to the Toronto
Zoo. The conservation loan between China and Canada will see the giant
pandas spend five years in Toronto followed by five years at the Calgary
Zoo. The CCC, an Alliance Partner of the Toronto Zoo, will host The
Imperial Ball 2013 in May. The giant pandas are the special theme at
this year's ball to raise awareness of their arrival in Toronto.
CLICK HERE for more information.
APRIL STAFF PROFILE:
Bob Johnson, Curator of Amphibians and Reptiles
"After
40 years at the Toronto Zoo, every day is still exciting" says Johnson.
Whether it's a chameleon with a toe infection, training staff to care
of crocodiles or figuring out what to feed newly hatched tropical frogs,
life is never dull! But sharing his knowledge is always the most
rewarding part of his job. In addition to encouraging respect and
appreciation for misunderstood creatures at the Zoo, Johnson explain
that he and his staff work with Canadian Armed Forces troops that are
going to area inhabited by venomous snakes, and train them to recognize
which snakes avoid, understand snake behavior and know what to do in
case of a snake bite. "It's something I'm particularly proud of", he
says.
In
addition to managing and overseeing all the amphibians and reptiles on
site, Johnson is also responsible for many important conservation and
captive breeding programs. The ever popular and growing Adopt-A-Pond
Wetland Conservation Program, which provides
educators, students and community groups with stewardship resources and
educational opportunities to protect, restore and conserve wetland
habitats and biodiversity. The program has six major off-site
initiatives and a number of on-site projects, they are dedicated to
addressing wetland conservation, protecting and celebrating wetland
biodiversity in Ontario. The Ontario Turtle Tally initiative
helps record and store location and species information on Ontario
turtles, including species at risk. The Frog Watch Ontario initiative
program observes frogs to detect trends and measurable climate changes
in Ontario. The Wetland Guardians program which provides an
informational resource for individuals and groups who are interested in
wetland stewardship. The Urban Turtle Initiative, which is helping to learn more about what species of turtles live in the Rouge Valley, their migratory patterns and survival skills. Turtle
Island Conservation program is committed with the First Nation partners
in our commitment to the preservation of biodiversity, preserve
community knowledge and significant natural and cultural landscapes. The
sixth initiative is the Healthy Water-Healthy Wildlife program which
offers an opportunity for individuals and community groups on Ontario's
lakes to learn about the threats to local wetland species and get
involved in stewardship projects.
Johnson
also oversees a number of partnership programs that include: AXOLOTL
-Habitat Restoration and conservation Education in Mexico, the extremely
successful Puerto Rican crested toad breading program and SSP,
management program, habitat protection; wetland restoration and Project
Golden frog. Johnson and his dedicated team of Toronto Zoo Staff are essential in conservation initiatives worldwide. | |
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ZOO HOURS
Current Zoo Hours: 9:30 am to 4:30 pm weekdays 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): $20
Seniors (65+): $15 Children (3-12): $11 Children (2 and under): FREE Prices include tax as applicable Parking is $10
Please note peak season pricing begins May 1, 2013.
For more information, contact Lesley Dean at (416) 392-5939.
Events and admission prices subject to change without notice. For general information visit torontozoo.com.
Toronto Zoo is
accredited by CAZA (Canada's Accredited 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 caza.ca.
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