The Toronto Zoo is absolutely amazing! Coming from The Philadelphia Zoo, I have high expectations and the Toronto Zoo went above them! First, this zoo is usually very crowded. The parking lot is filled to the brim and the line to buy tickets was long. For example, it took nearly 10 minutes to actually buy the tickets. However, since the zoo is so large, at over 600 Acres, it doesn't really feel crowded. The zoo is split up into different sections for the animals, based upon where they live in the wild. Those sections include, but are not limited to The Tundra, Eurasia, Canada, Australia, Americas, Indo-Malaya, Africa and Canada! A walk around the entire zoo plus stopping to see the animals probably would take 5-6 hours, but you can purchase tickets to the zoo tram that takes you around very quickly. The Canada exhibit, which contains the Grizzly bears, bison and moose are located down a pretty large hill and are not accessible by the tram so you want to be in solid shape to do that! You can also visit the zoo's new Animal Healthcare Center with a zoo team ticket! They also have such a large variety of animals here! Multiple gorilla troops, orangutans, baboons, Pygmy hippos, grizzly bears, polar bears and even pandas! Best of all, since the zoo is so large, all the animals have very large enclosures. The enclosures all have signs with facts about the animals and information on their conservation status! The gorilla exhibit, which new looking had tons of information regarding gorillas! They also have an official field guide for sale that contains facts about the animals at the zoo. I decided to buy that and it was really useful! The panda bear exhibit is really amazing! The line can get a bit long so they have a large line area, but it has panda videos, pictures and more to fill the time. Once you are finally inside, you will see the pandas including two young cubs! However, you should come fast as they will be going to the Calgary Zoo in March of 2018! The Toronto Zoo also has plenty of food options around the zoo including Subway, Tim Horton's, Dairy Queen and a variety of cafes run by the zoo. While the food is not gourmet or amazing, it is solid! The zoo also has a few activities for the kids to do! They can go on a large ropes course, the Tundra Air Ride, a carousel and a mini-water park! I have also heard great things about the Kid's Zoo especially their hands on experiences with an alpaca and a donkey. My only concerns were that the signage could have been improved a bit. Also, I wish there was more staff around to answer your questions regarding animals or directions. Altogether, I had an amazing time at The Toronto Zoo that I will never forget! I hope to return when back in Canada! read more

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I really enjoy going to see the different zoos when I travel and this was a really enjoyable experience. I only saw a fraction of what the zoo had to offer due to a tight schedule but I was still very happy with the choice to visit. Hopefully on my next visit to Toronto I will be able to see a few more of the animals. read more

Wow. I didn't have time to plan my trip to the zoo, but it turned out better that way. I found myself exploring all the different exhibits with a childlike perspective. The walk around the park is beautiful as you don't always feel like you're in a zoo. The facilities seem to be well maintained, and the animals here seem like their needs are being tended to. The panda exhibit is the star of the show, but there are plenty of other parts of the zoo that you should find interesting inside or out. Gorillas, fish, birds, reptiles, you name it! I was happy that Tim Horton's is here, but there are some other options throughout the zoo and outdoor benches if you choose to dine outside. You have a nice zoo Toronto. So glad that I got to visit. read more

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We recently visited the Toronto Zoo, and it was a huge disappointment. The tickets were expensive $29 CAD each plus $15 for parking. That would have been okay, but there were hardly any animals! Display after display informing us that many of the animals were unavailable for viewing. With respect to the animals that were available for viewing, the glass around many of the enclosures was filthy to the point that we could barely see the animals, and some of the enclosures were way too small for the animals they held (barely any room for the rhinoceros). I have never seen such a depressed-looking capybara. The poor orangutan was 57 years old. That said, there was no shortage of food vendors and gift shops at every turn and quite a few activities for small children (legos and face painting). But... we came to see the animals. We will not be visiting the zoo again :-( read more

It was amazing. A lot of wild animals. I had good experience with my kids, they were so excited

I enjoyed the Toronto Zoo. It wasn't my favorite of all time, but it was pretty cool. Their exhibits are well maintained and pretty spacious. However, they don't have a huge selection. For example, they didn't have any elephants when we went. Luckily they had lions and tigers which are my two favorite kinds of animals. The animals were pretty active when we went which was exciting. Also, they have zookeeper talks at various times for many of the animals. We didn't go to one, but I like the idea. The zoo is huge. It takes a lot of time to go from one end of the zoo to the other. You will most likely spend a good chunk of time here. We were in a bit of a rush so we walked pretty fast. They have a kangaroo walk through which is pretty awesome. You aren't allowed to pet the kangaroos like we were able to in Nashville, but it was still neat to see them. Overall, the zoo was pretty good. We got in with a Citypass and I thought it was well worth the discounted price. If I were in Toronto again I would probably go to this zoo again and take more time looking at the displays rather than rushing through. Definitely plan on taking extra time. read more

I haven't been to a Zoo since I moved from Singapore to Canada 8 years ago. The excitement was real. I wanted to to go the zoo more than I wanted to see the CN Tower. We planned a whole day to visit the entire thing but suprisingly it only took about 5-6 hours including eating time. We got there as early as we could to opening time and honestly that makes a difference. There are less people in the morning so you can relax. We were Lucky and visited on a day that wasn't too sunny, not too warm, and it only rained at the end of our visit. I think they did a great job with the exhibits, the variety of animals, the number of activities, the clarity of their map/signs/trails, and overall structure. It's a gigantic zoo that offers so much! I loved my time here. They had so many amazing things to see and explore! I got to see sloths, pandas, sugar gliders, blue frogs, and so much more I can't even name them all! They have this awesome section dedicated to Canadian animals too which I really think is Worth the extra walking distance (It's the furthest exhibit on the map). I visited with my boyfriend on Canada Day and they were having even more activities than normal. (Face paint, extra information booths, stickers, bracelets). This is one of the best Zoo's I've ever been to. If you're planning a visit, here are my tips: -You're allowed to bring snacks -Bring a water bottle, although they don't have any refilling stations the staff of the restaurants will be more than happy to fill it up for you. -If you see something you like at a gift store that is specific to an exhibit, buy it now. it won't be at the final gift store. (Panda merchandise is sold at the Panda store and they have more merchandise at the actual Panda Store) -Wear good walking shoes and a breathable outfit (There isn't a lot of places with shade so on days where it's really sunny, the heat is killer) -Arrive at opening time or as close to opening time as you can -Visit the panda's first! Once the flood of people arrive the waiting times get insane! Visited on July 1st 2017 read more

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What an amazing experience. Vast, diverse, and all around fun the Toronto Zoo offers so much to their customers that you need to dedicate a couple days to experience it all. We barely covered 40% of the major observation areas, and it's a trek from one area to the other; wear your most comfortable shoes! We primarily came to see the Giant Pandas being raised there. The wait time felt very minimal with all the decorations, attractions and information to soak in. We were fortunate enough to catch the pandas being active, and there was decent room to catch what you need to see from multiple angles. This convenience for viewing the animals also applies to all the other sections. Can't see the penguins now that they're jumping in the water? Head down the ramp into the long glass corridor and choose which of the many windows to stand by to snap your pic! I can't think of a situation where my party couldn't take the photos they needed before moving on, which is great! I didn't notice much for food, but I found myself at the Tim Horton's near the entrance and also at the Beavertails stops for a quick dessert. I also didn't observe much around for eating something healthy so I can keep walking the distance (and not pass out). Can I just get some trail mix or a fruit salad? Anyways, I'll have to look into their directory for more food options on my next visit. If you're on a day trip or extended vacation in Toronto, make it your goal to come here! read more

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Overall, this is a nice zoo. It has a good variety of animals and some interesting exhibits. However, it's starting to show its age. Many of the exhibits were unkept. The Canadian Domain is not worth the hike to get there to see a raccoon (seriously) and some bison. It's about a mile walk down a steep hill to get to the exhibits. There is a ton of walking due to paths and wilderness areas throughout the park. It is easy to get turned around and miss large sections and there is no clear organization of the exhibits. Make sure you consult your map regularly! There is little information about the animals, exhibits and conservation efforts. If you enjoys zoos to learn about animals, this is not the zoo for you. Staff is not accessible and there are very few people at the exhibits to help or provide more information. Don't waste your money on the rides or the zip line attraction. We recommend bringing lunch, snacks and your own sealed water bottles. Food options are limited and very pricey! Highlights: white lion exhibit, polar bear exhibit, Tundra trek exhibit and gorilla exhibit There is a great bathroom outside of the gorilla habitat and the multi faith prayer room. Updated and very clean. Overall this is a great day trip for couples, families or to go with friends. read more

Beautiful zoo. The terra lumina is a great display well worth a visit at Christmas Make sure you have good boots on... it can get a bit muddy at one of the installations read more

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This is the absolute best zoo we've been to anywhere in North America. We were in Toronto for our wee one's third birthday week. The zoo was our first day trip there. Her favorite animal encounter was the polar bear in the underwater viewing area. The bear would dive down and go near the glass to see her, then push off with her massive back paws. The baby would laugh and dance and didn't want to leave. There were plenty of volunteers who were very knowledgeable about the zoo and were happy to tell us where the animals we wanted to see were located. That made it so much easier on us to keep her happy and see all the animals we wanted to. We'll go again when in Toronto. read more

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This zoo was very fun to walk through. It was a good way of spending the day instead of being clumped inside an apartment. We were there for 6 1/2 hours. You can explore many regions of the world like Africa, Eurasia, Canada and many more. The only reason why I'm putting 4 stars is because of the lack of interaction you get with the animals. I understand that this is for the safety of the people but when I lived in Ukraine, I went to Kyiv Zoo and you could touch most of the animals. Very disappointed in this aspect of the zoo but I can't see why you wouldn't wanna go. Makes for great family memories. read more

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Give or take it was the dead season including all the flowers, plants, greenery but this Zoo is laid out totally awesome, rad zoo and my first International zoo experience. I think we only got lost once which is pretty epic when you can actually use the map! The carousel blew my mind because it's probably the first one I've seen that's not a classic horse type carousel. I mean they had a gator! You could be Steve Irwin and ride a gator! The one thing I dig about northern Zoo's is the fact they have more indoor exhibits and their conservatory's are usually large and on point. They know people like them in the winter because of the humidity and heat inside, also they are part of my favorite things about Zoo's because of the feel of being in the movie Bio-Dome! The Toronto one was beautiful. We only ate at Tim Horton's at the beginning of the Zoo which I had to just get some hash browns and bacon because of the gluten free thing, but a lot of the places were closed. They did however offer gluten free bread and options at the different cafes. I got some fries at one they were damn good. They did have a DQ which was closed but holy moly I thought DQ was a southern thing, blew my mind. Of course they had beaver-tails! read more

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It's definitely worth the price. There are so many exhibits. I couldn't even get to all of them after 4 hours of being there. I definitely need to go again. Overall, it was a great visit for me. read more

I am giving three stars because the animals we DID get to see were super cute and they actually deserve more than 3 but, SO many of the exhibits were closed when we were here that we missed a good portion of the animals and that is on the Zoo. They should have had signs posted at the entrance stating that many exhibits were closed and that most all of the vendors and trolly rides were not in operation during our visit. We were very disappointed. A LOT of walking for a lot of nothing. The gift shop at the main entrance was even closed!! Signs would have been appreciated and we would have selected a different day to visit. Get it together Toronto Zoo! Not fair to the paying consumer! read more

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I went during the long weekend, brought back so many memories when I was a kid at the Zoo. One thing I don't remember was how depressing the animals looked. Brought my mood down completely. LoL Anyone's pictures of the largest kitty. read more

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Be prepared to walk, this zoo is massive. All of the exhibits were fun to visit but, unfortunately, we did not get to visit all of them. Plan to spend at least a half day here if you are in Toronto! read more

Best place ever to chill with the family! We usually go about 4 times during the summer. Well Kept premises and their bathrooms were highly rated as well! read more

I haven't been to the zoo in ages and this place is crazy. It's never too early to go... Because it will always be packed with young families with children, whether you're trying to look for parking, lining up for new membership, or just lining up to get inside. I was lucky to tag along my friend and her family. It was their first time there as a family, and we had to line up to apply for the annual membership pass. That lineup itself took about an hour. After that, we had to line up to get inside... And I was supposed to fill out a guest pass included in my friend's membership, but the ticket booth never asked for it. I guess they're just too busy to be strict with guest passes. It was fun to see my friend's son enjoy the exhibits, but I thought it was pretty depressing to see all the animals overly calm or... depressed? I don't know if I'd want to come back... We weren't sure if food was allowed so we ate there. Lineup was super long and... Food was overpriced and average. People were also not so courteous and left garbage on tables, chairs, or just left whatever was dropped on the floor. Not cool. Special rides/merry-go-round costs extra. read more

Toronto Zoo - Sad, sleepy polar bear? - Zoos Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

The Toronto Zoo in Scarborough, Ontario, Canada is the largest zoo in Canada & one of its top tourist attractions. It's also a favorite w/ my 4 grandkids, ages 1 to 11, who live there. I enjoyed my visit at the zoo! http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/toronto-zoo-scarborough?select=qJjXtwZEsoh8Gt7IEgwulQ Opened in 1975, the zoo has 5,000+ animals & encompasses 710 acres; its purpose is to educate, research, & promote environmental protection. I was awed by the sheer magnitude of its size & the many animals w/in their natural habitats. To ease the walking, a Zoomobile tram ($8/person) can take you to different areas of the zoo; however, walking was still necessary to see all the animals. The zoo has 7 geographical regions: - African Savannah. White lion, white rhino, hippo, cheetah, giraffe, gorilla, African penguin, zebra, baboon, antelope, elephant, hyena. An African Rainforest Pavilion holds the world's largest indoor gorilla exhibit; there's also interactive rope climbing for kids. Loved the habitats for these animals! http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/toronto-zoo-scarborough?select=1TPpYFp-HqOFKi8diVmLsw http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/toronto-zoo-scarborough?select=9N0UN04yYapAn6gXKdm6Lg http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/toronto-zoo-scarborough?select=cZGbHX3dIlMBj2kTyIZy0w http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/toronto-zoo-scarborough?select=u__ye7zodhGFA0Zve5SMDQ - Indo-Malaya. 2 pavilions of plants/animals from southern/southeast Asia - Malay tapir, Mandarin duck, orangutan, Indian rhino, world's largest snake, spiny turtle, Sumatran tiger, freshwater fish, ratsnake, clouded leopard. - Eurasia. Siberian tiger, snow leopard, wild horse, camel. The area is being redeveloped to open in Spring 2014, & is currently housing the giant panda exhibit from May 2013; 2 pandas were brought in as part of a long-term conservation partnership agreement between China & Canada. There's also an air-conditioned Interpretive Centre w/ interactive graphic & audiovisual displays of pandas in the wild & how zoos are working to protect highly endangered animals. This was my favorite, as pandas are not found in many zoos & are very playful. To maximize the viewing, the pandas were separated by an outdoor & indoor viewing area, both using bamboo vegetation to simulate the natural habitat. http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/toronto-zoo-scarborough?select=Ao9BaS36lIoeLtZr4-2Mew http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/toronto-zoo-scarborough?select=aqgdV_wIS7_S0RVoNawRxw - Australasia. Australian mainland & surrounding isles - thorny devil stick insects, reptiles, kangaroo, emu, wombat, kookaburra, cockatoo, Komodo dragon; Great Barrier Reef exhibit of moon jellies, seahorses, live coral, bamboo shark; aquariums of native fish. http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/toronto-zoo-scarborough?select=liDpxwSZnPc59JCE0iH8cA - Americas - North & South American animals: monkey, reptiles, fish, insects, otter, octopus, snake, jaguar, flamingo. - Tundra Trek - 10 acres of Arctic animals (snow geese, Arctic fox, reindeer, snowy owl), including a 5-acre state-of-the-art polar bear habitat w/ underwater viewing area. The polar bear was having a grand time, swimming back & forth on its back. http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/toronto-zoo-scarborough?select=iZVi74o2K36qm8a4bn17Dg - Canadian Domain - North American animals in their native habitat: elk, bison, grizzly bear, moose, cougar, lynx, raccoon. The zoo participates in a breeding program for the Canadian bison. There's also a Discovery Zone for kids - an interactive children's wildlife aquarium; Splash Island - a 2-acre water play area of water slides, water-spouting animals, & waterfalls to keep cool; & Waterside Theater of animal/bird show entertainment. There is also merry-go-round, camel rides, & pony rides. http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/toronto-zoo-scarborough?select=dTHDn-BWoQmj6n8FAvGNnA Zoo admission is pricy - reg adm of $28/person (discounts for seniors/kids) during the peak summer months, $23 during the rest of the year (wonder how the animals adapt to the harsh Toronto winters). Tourists can use a City Pass for one price for 5 different tourist attractions w/in a 9-day period; there is a 45% discount for zoo adm using this feature. Parking is $10/car during peak periods (free during non-peak). Perhaps the costliness in attending the zoo is due to it being a non-profit entity & partially funded by the City of Toronto. The city subsidizes 20% of its operations, far less than the 62% it funded when it first opened 38 years ago. Food choices in its main restaurant & snack bars included burgers, hot dogs, wraps, nachos, & fries. They were just meh & costly, being that there was a captive audience. After 5 hours at the zoo w/more to see, I was pooped w/all the walking & wished I could have fit into a stroller. My grandkids were eager to see more. Impressive zoo! read more

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Toronto Zoo is definitely worth your time no matter what age you are. I came here during my vacation to Toronto. I would be lying if I said I am not here to see the Pandas for the first time of my life and definitely NO REGRETS, it was a wonderful experience with or without the pandas. We got our tickets through Toronto CityPASS for $64+Taxes CAD (5 Attractions) the Zoo individually would be around $28 CAD and the weather was great that day. The Zoo was crowded yet still clean compare to New York. It is separated into different themes: Eurasia Wilds, Tundra Trek, Americas, Canadian Domain, African Savanna, Indo-Malaya.(African Savanna is HUGE) (My experience of seeing pandas for the first time) Da Mao and Er Shun were both separated. At first I saw Da Mao through photos posted on Yelp. I told my sister we must look for Da Mao and it turned out he was a sleepy potato. He slept on the side of his cheeks and looked up for 2 seconds and went directly back to sleep on his face. Er Shun was more active and moved around to her second play house and munched on her bamboos (my sister even recorded her pooping - haha; Don't ask why). Their play house was very creative and seen very suitable for them. Then the Red panda(Looks a bit like a raccoon) are also in the Zoo. The little fellow was also munching on his bamboos, they even have signs directing you to look up because the red pandas have a hard time dealing with hot and humid weather. Then when I look up, I saw his buddy on the tree. Both types of Pandas are really really cute. Of course there is a lot of other interesting animals but i took approximately 7 hours to walk through the zoo. So you get the point you have to experience it with your eyes! And warning: if you want to go through the whole zoo it is going to be really tiring. Overall it was wonderful and educational experience. Most of the animal lived in an imitating of natural environment and they also seen healthy compare to a lot of other zoos. Toronto Zoo is definitely a well design environment for their animals. read more

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Visited the zoo as part of the CityPass ticket booklet I bought just to see the pandas and polar bears. Coming from LA, those are the only two animals I cared to see and boy were they cute. There are two pandas, one of sleeping and one was munching on his bamboo dinner. I think there were the polar bears, one sleeping right next to the window, one sprawled on the grass, and one lounging in the water. They were the cutest bears and living in a very large exhibit. This zoo is very extensive and you will need the whole day to see and explore everything. The exhibits cover alot of ground and it's quite a trek to get from place to place. This zoo is located miles away from downtown but worth the drive if you have the time. Regular admission price is a bit steep, so I wouldn't go if it wasn't at a discount. Parking is an also an additional $12. read more

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My husband and I spent the afternoon at the Toronto Zoo. It wasn't that crowded today since kids went back to school today. Given the cold weather, not all the regions were open. We started with the Tundras Trek. The polar bears, though not very lively, were fun to watch. What really caught our attention when we were watching the polar bears were the Arctic wolves. At first they were lazy and calm ... then they started howling and pacing. Very cool! The Arctic foxes were so cute! We headed inside to wander around the Americas Pavilion. We spent a lot of time watching the beaver doing laps in the water. We spent some time in the African Rainforest Pavilion watching the gorillas. We made the hour long trek to the Canadian Domain. We left after 3.5 hours and many kms walked later! What a fun afternoon! read more

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Visited this zoo for the first time yesterday and I have to say that my children and I had a blast!! I really love how the location is set up!! So easy to find everything. Their are numerous washrooms and fountains. A lot of signs too so finding your way out is super easy!! When you have small children with you these things are very very important. I love how you can access every exhibit with your child's stroller. Park is very clean and they have Zoo employees scattered around everywhere in case you have any questions or concerns. The five employees I talked to yesterday were very friendly and polite as well as very informative. Another awesome thing about this place is that they have a lot of seating everywhere and not just your average bench, I'm talking about comfy Muskoka chairs. Ah that is so needed as their is a ton of walking involved. Please do where covered running shoes. I wore sandals and my feet were full of dirt. Their are some areas where the ground is wet to so yeah covered shoes are best! I really enjoyed the Giraffes, Penguins and Rhinos. I have to admit, viewing the Gorilla was painful. He just looked so sad there. He was evening crossing his arms at one point staring into the glass looking quite depressed. Most of the animals were hidden or sleeping so we didn't get to view all animals. Their is a Gorilla climb that you and your children can do. It's quite reasonably priced at $8 a person. If your child is under 4f8 though you will have to partake with your child. Luckily for me, I didn't have to (phew) It's quite fun and exciting for the kids to do. We dined at the African restaurant. I found prices to be quite reasonable. We ordered 3 cheeseburgers, 2 fries and 2 slushes and paid $45. Even though the prices were fair I wouldn't say that the food was that good. It was your typical frozen stale burger patty but what can you do. Do not buy the ice cream from the vendors. I paid $11.75 for 2 caramel drumsticks and they weren't even the size that you get at the grocery store but way smaller. Total rip off but what can you do when you have your kids with you and they need a refreshment. I went on a weekday and it was not that crowded and I couldn't even imagine what it would be like on a weekend. I will be back though!! read more

Toronto Zoo - Stunning Giraffes - Zoos Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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You'll be excited to see some rare animals such as the snow leopard and red pandas. On the other hand, you'll walk for 3-4 hours in there and it can get tiring. There is zoomobile to transfer you from one section to another but you have to pay for it (not sure how much but it didn't encourage us to use it). BUY TICKETS ONLINE to skip the queues (best thing we did). The zoo is enormous with plenty of animals and living creatures. It was a bit disappointing that the animals I was excited to see were either super far sitting alone OR they were sleeping somewhere that was not very visible. So if you were lucky you'll get the chance to see them. Too bad pandas are no longer there anymore. FOOD: there aren't many options to choose from. We had "Booster Juice" first and it was great and then for lunch we went to "Subway" but it was a terrible experience. First, we waited around 15-20 min even though there were 8 people only in front of us. The staff was super slow and it was obvious people were getting impatient. When our turn came they told us the toaster wasn't working so we couldn't choose what we wanted and had to go with cold cuts. Other than that it is worth visiting once at least but do get your own snacks and drinks. And if you needed to use the bathroom, it will be a long wait. Furthermore, there were many things suitable for kids (kids zoo, tree climbing adventure, splash pool...etc). There are picnic areas as well! Make sure to check the weather before going and take hats with you because most of it is under the sun. read more

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Rating: 3 1/2* It's been a few years since I have been to the Toronto Zoo but the departure of the Panda Bears made it a priority for me to return. We went on the second week of March and unfortunately the weather was still cold. Since we went early, we went straight to the Panda exhibit and we were able to captured some great photos and videos. I can't believe that 5 years have already passed and now they are off to Calgary. Only the Toronto Zoo knows if the cost was worth it. I always had mixed feelings about this zoo. As much as I want to like this place, there was always something that didn't quite live up to others zoos. For example, the entrance fee is not cheap. We paid $23 each to get inside plus $12 for parking. Also, there's going to be a lot of walking as the layout is large and each of the exhibits are far apart. Since it was a cold day, only one quarter of the animals from the African exhibit were out. We did not eat there as prices are at a premium but we did buy a few souvenirs from the gift shop. Let's call it the panda effect. I'm not sure when my next visit will be but I'm not in a rush to come back again. #46 of 2018 read more

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I took my family here last Summer for everyone's first visit to the Toronto Zoo. We loved it, the kids were wide-eyed at seeing so many animals close up. Make sure you bring a couple refillable water bottles because it's a longer walk then you might expect. The food is a little expensive. Overall a great experience and we'll be back this Summer. read more

A decade ago, I went to the San Diego Zoo. I remember being hot and miserable. I don't remember seeing many animals despite all the walking, and some of the few I did see were miserable in small concrete "homes" lacking shade and enrichment. In fact, I have very few pictures. I do remember standing in line for an hour to see a panda cub in an exhibit that's pitiful compared to the one I saw today in Toronto. Hopefully they've improved theirs in the last ten years. I anticipated a similar experience here so we arrived first thing in the morning and walked right in. There's an indoor and outdoor exhibit, as well as another outdoor exhibit. This zoo is similarly large and hard to navigate, but since it's not as expensive as I remember the San Diego Zoo being, we splurged on tickets for the tram. Personally, I could have walked to all the exhibits I wanted to see but I can't say the same for everyone else in my family. I think some people exaggerate distances. I was under the mistaken impression that even if you take a tram to the Canadian Domain, it's still a mile to the exhibits so we almost skipped my beloved cougar. Instead you see the raccoon, lynx and cougar on the way down to the grizzly, and while the hill is a bit of a hike, it's a 5 minute hike. I was impressed with the size and scope of many exhibits. The polar bears have multiple areas. The orangutans and gorillas have plenty of vertical and horizontal space with lots of engaging features. I wish the cougar and lynx had more room. I don't see any reason why those exhibits can't be expanded. The splash pad is massive. Also, while some parts aren't as shady as I would like, there is some shade and plenty of indoor pavilions to escape the heat. Food and drinks are predictably overpriced but you can bring in your own. read more

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My wife, 4-year old daughter, & I enjoyed our visit earlier today. The property is big which made exploring quite fun and personal. The rhino, cheetah, and polar bear exhibits stood out for me. Splash Island was a nice stop for the kid at the end of a hot day. Also, stroller rentals are available for vacationers like us. read more

Toronto zoo is nice.. but beware of their vending machines! Usually machines would finish purchasing once you get your drink... but NOOOOO this one you have to hit complete so it doesn't keep buying more drinks. I pretty much bought $50 worth of drinks for other people. Good thing I checked my bank account read more

I have not been to Toronto Zoo for years. It is has the similar set up as I remembered, aside from the addition of the Giant Pandas! We were here on a hot summer day. I was expected the worse since I was told there was a line up to see the pandas! But luckily the wait was just 10 minute or so. This may not be a perfect environment for the wild animals but most of them seems to be well taken of. It is a great set up for young kids to learn about all the animals around the World. Bring your walking shoes and drink a lot of water to stay hydrated. If you do have your own water bottle, there is a fountain inside the Zootique. The drinks and food is overpriced and selection is limited. There are a picnic area scattered around the park if you pack your own lunch. read more

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Amazing place to spend a day with the family walking through a miniature tour around the globe from Eurasia to Africa to The Americas To Oceania or you can take a ride aboard the Zoomobile for a quick preview of what the Zoo has to offer in terms of different views and animal displays. Pit stops are available in every zone, and the staff are helpful and frie read more

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This was my first time ever going to the zoo. I only went to take my nephew. Not everything is open because of covid but it can still take the whole day to go around. Honestly I would only go back again if my nephew wanted to go again . read more

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Best place for kids in summer time I always have the membership for worth for the money you spend

Good place to visit with kids Parking could be reduced to 10 Bucks Entrance costs could be reduced as well read more

This fun zoo in eastern Toronto has a ton of animal exhibits and is great for animal lovers both young and old. The various parts of the park are grouped by geography: Australia, Eurasia, Americas, Africa, and Southeast Asia, as well as a zone just for Canada-specific animals - so you can learn about different geographies and ecosystems while you explore. The zoo is extremely large, so bring your walking shoes, since you'll be covering a lot of ground if you want to see it all. About half of the exhibits are outside, and the other half are in indoor pavilions - so even on a cold day, there will be a lot to see. My favorite parts were Africa, Australia, and Eurasia. The giraffes, hyenas, and big cats were a ton of fun to watch. And you can't miss the Australasia pavilion or the African Rainforest pavilion. If you're pressed for time, you can skip the American region (not as exciting, in my opinion) and the Canada's Domain (it's cool, but it's very spread out and far away from everything else). Overall I had a blast here. At $23 per person ($29 in the summer) - plus $12 for parking - it's a bit steep compared to some of my favorite zoos. Especially given that many of the non-animal-housing indoor facilities aren't very nice. But the visit can easily provide you 4+ hours of learning and entertainment, so if you're an animal fan, I think it's worth the investment. read more

Toronto Zoo - I caught one of the giraffes getting a little rowdy. - Zoos Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

What a lucky and wonderful experience we had today! We came strictly for the babies, mostly the pandas, and they did not disappoint! We arrived just before opening on a Monday. ( Memorial Day for us, so on holiday). There w just a few people here so w walked right into the panda chi it and the babies were outside playing together, mom was inside lazing and dad was outside eating bamboo, which itself is quite a show! Within an hour, buses arrived, the zoo filled up and heat/humidity kicked in. We were back in the car by 10:15 and avoided all that. Check your local zoo membership. We belong to the Detroit Zoo so received 50% off entrance fee. read more

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it is unfortunate that you can't go into the butterfly house, the bat house or ride the zoomobile but besides that it honestly wasn't much different than if you were to go this time last year, just with added safety precautions. There's staff outside all of the pavilions to press the wheelchair button so you don't have to touch the handles, hand sanitizers at all the entrances/exits. outside of the bathroom there's a staff who goes in after each family and disinfect the sink and handles to ensure cleanliness. they've set up a separate entrance and exit point in the gift shops and restaurants to keep the distance with floor markings to help direct traffic. read more

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Amazing facility. Buy the annual pass, well worth it !! Pass includes the use of the zoomobile read more

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This zoo is crazy spread out! There will be ample walking in your day, wear your good shoes and watch out for the dive bomb geese. One tried to kill me and I'm forever scarred. But the real animals, the ones you come to see, are awesome! The exhibits and grounds were well-maintained and we saw plenty of animals in each area. I was surprised there were as many outside in the colder temperatures. My favorites had to be the gorillas and tigers. Don't miss those. read more

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