Toronto Zoo

The Toronto Zoo is Canada’s largest zoo, occupying 287 hectares in eastern Toronto near Rouge Park and drawing about 1.2 million visitors annually. Opened in 1974 to replace the cramped old Riverdale Zoo, it was planned around zoogeographic regions and more naturalistic habitats rather than traditional animal groupings. Its collection includes more than 3,000 animals from over 300 species, with major additions such as Africa Savanna, Gorilla Rainforest, and Tundra Trek. The zoo’s history has also been shaped by public debate, including a 1994 ride accident, prominent panda exhibits, disputes over elephant relocation, and labour strikes, while remaining a major year-round city attraction.

Ontario · Canada