Toronto Zoo

Toronto, Canada

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The Toronto Zoo in Toronto, Canada, is one of the largest zoos in the world, spanning 287 hectares (710 acres), and home to over 5,000 animals representing around 500 species. It opened on August 15, 1974, as the Metropolitan Toronto Zoo, replacing the overcrowded Riverdale Zoo, and was renamed Toronto Zoo in 1998.

The zoo is organized into seven geographical regions, showcasing animals native to those continents, including Indo-Malaya, Africa, Americas, Tundra Trek, Australasia, Eurasia, and the Canadian Domain. Many exhibits feature naturalistic habitats designed to mirror the animals’ native environments, with indoor pavilions for species sensitive to Canada’s climate.

The zoo offers educational programs, conservation efforts, and visitor amenities like walking trails, Zoomobile trams, and interactive experiences. It attracts over a million visitors annually and plays a key role in animal conservation and environmental education.