Toronto Zoo Weekly Feature - Thursday, 2013-09-19
Kids, 12 and Under, Receive FREE* Admission on Weekends and School Holidays!
Until Monday, October 14, 2013
The
Toronto Zoo is proud to announce a new initiative to encourage kids, 12
and under, to
visit the zoo and receive free admission* on weekends and
school holidays. This initiative takes effect
on Friday, September 13,
2013 and will run until Monday, October 14, 2013 which includes
the
Thanksgiving Weekend.
The Toronto Zoo is open year round, with the exception of Christmas Day, and we have a lot to
offer with our award-winning indoor pavilions and
animals, on exhibit year-round, including
the giant pandas, Arctic wolves, polar bears, orangutans, Western lowland gorillas, to name a few.
The Toronto Zoo plays a major role in many conservation and species survival initiatives at home and
abroad throughout the year and visitors can learn about these and other initiatives during a visit to the zoo. CLICK HERE for the full Press Release.
*Kids, 12 and under, must be accompanied by an adult. NOT valid for school groups.
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UPCOMING EVENTS:
Saturday, September 21
SOLD OUT
Our annual fundraiser run/walk for the Zoo! Open to
all runners, walkers, and fitness folk of all ages and abilities. Bring
the whole family for a day of fitness, fun and fundraising. Support the
Toronto Zoo and invite your friends, family and colleagues to pledge a
runner! For further information and start times CLICK HERE.
Sunday, October 13, 2013
Red Panda Exhibit, Eurasia
11:00am to 4:00pm
Learn all about these amazing and
endangered creatures and meet our red panda family! Don't miss a special
meet-the-keeper talk plus enrichment feeding at 1:00 pm and 3:00 pm and
bid on fun prizes in a panda-themed silent auction. All proceeds
support the Red Panda Network, an organization committed to the
conservation of wild red pandas and their habitat.
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MEDIA INFORMATION:
Saturday, October 5 & Sunday, October 6 and Saturday, October 12, Sunday October 13 & Monday, October 14
10:00am- 4:00 pm
Crisp fall air, vibrant colours and
fun for all ages; the Toronto Zoo is the place to be this October! We
are celebrating the changing of the season with a new fall event with
interactive and themed activities, educational programs, tours, keeper
talks and enrichment programs with the animals. There is something for
everyone in your family including Fall Foliage Tours, Photography-The
Zoo and You-sessions, Preparing Your Garden For Winter and Tundra Trek
Tours.
Bear Necessities: Ice. Food. Cubs. - Keep Voting!
The Toronto Zoo is proud
to be selected as one of the project's in Shell's FuellingChange
Initiative and YOU can help! In the running to win $100,000, the Bear
Necessities project will support polar bears through Toronto Zoo's
conservation, education and research programs.
Visit our Bear Necessities page at www.fuellingchange.com for exciting updates, photos and video of Hudson - a Toronto Zoo superstar! Vote NOW at www.fuellingchange.com
Toronto Zoo's Mobile Giving Has Launched in Support of Conservation!
The
Toronto Zoo launched its Mobile Giving program in early August - and
YOU can help support the Zoo with a simple text message. Making a $5.00
donation to support conservation at the Toronto Zoo is an easy as
texting ZOOPANDA to 41010. A one-time donation will be added to the donor's mobile phone bill. Call #416-392-9105 for more information!
JOKE OF THE WEEK:
- Where do fish keep their money?
- In a river bank!
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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!
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ZOO HOURS
Current Zoo Hours: 9:00 am to 6:00 pm, daily. Last admissions one hour before closing.
The Toronto Zoo is open year round (except Dec. 25th).
ADMISSION FEES
General Admission (13-64 incl): $28 Seniors (65+): $23 Children (3-12): $18 Children (2 and under): FREE
Promotion: Kids, 12 and Under, Receive FREE* Admission on Weekends and School Holidays!
Until Monday, October 14, 2013Prices include tax as applicable Parking is $10
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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