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“The reality for many species is simple: out of sight,out of mind,off the planet" #YourTorontoZoo is proud to announce the launch of #GuardiansofWild 2025-2027, a transformative new strategic plan that redefines our role as a conservation organization operating a world-class zoo
Have what it takes to be a future Zookeeper (and Guardian of Wild) at your Toronto Zoo? 👀 Follow Meaghan as she takes us on a journey through Wildlife Care! #NZKW #NationalZookeeperWeek 🪶🦉
It’s been a busy day of celebrations today! Happiest of birthdays to these Zoo favourites 💚 🦘 Nigel the kangaroo: 2 Years Old 🦧 Kembali, the Sumatran orangutan: 19 Years Old 🐾 Tootsie, the Capybara: 8 Years Old Join us in wishing them a great year ahead ⬇️ #GuardiansofWild
Being a world-class Zoo dedicated to animal well-being, we are proud of our enrichment program with complex environments and experiences 🐾 Learn more about our recent findings with Kronk ⬇️ #WelfareWednesday bit.ly/4lF39Tr
During this National Bison Month, we are proud to announce the recent birth of a healthy female wood bison calf in the Zoo’s Canadian Domain 🍁🦬🐾 Learn more about our important work with Cryobanking as we strive to be Guardians of Wild ⬇️ facebook.com/share/p/15xi5J…
My oh my, who do we have here? 👀 Something new is coming to your Zoo! Any idea? #TriviaTuesday
🦇🌙 Join us for A Batty Adventure on July 24! Discover the world of bats with Alex Israel from @TheTorontoZoo Bat Conservation Program. Register: bit.ly/4553euo This education program is proudly supported by @TD_Canada
As we begin #NationalZookeeperWeek, we proudly celebrate our Guardians of Wild — your zookeepers who work tirelessly to care for wildlife, all while protecting endangered species and inspiring conservation 🌎 At the Toronto Zoo this week? Thank them should you have the chance 💚
Happy #WorldEchidnaDay to one of our most mysterious residents — Annie the echidna! 👀 Did you know? Annie is an ambassador for her Short-beaked echidna species at your Toronto Zoo and is the only Echidna in Canada 🍁 Learn more ⬇️ bit.ly/40pHJ4h
The countdown continues to its reveal 👀 Any guesses as to what may be coming soon to your Zoo? 💚 Share your predictions ⬇️ #GuardiansofWild
🐻❄️ CONTEST REMINDER 🐻❄️ Test your Climate IQ for a chance to WIN a behind-the-scenes experience with the polar bears at your Toronto Zoo! ($1500 CAD value). Discover how climate change is impacting their Arctic habitat and enter by July 18, 2025 (tonight) at 11:59pm 🐻❄️ Details ⬇️
Today is #ArcticSeaIceDay and your Toronto Zoo is committed to protecting sea ice for species around the world ❄️ Test your Climate IQ and enter to win a behind-the-scenes encounter with your Zoo's four Polar bears 🐻❄️ Full details ⬇️ bit.ly/4lwg4ao
Join your Toronto Zoo’s bat experts this August for a drink on our BATio and experience the night sky ✨ Program: 🦇 Informative presentation under the night sky 🦇 Chance to accompany experts in finding wild bats 🦇 Light appetizers Full Details: bit.ly/4kHxsHW 🦇
Do you remember? Earlier this year, your Toronto Zoo welcomed the birth of an endangered Eastern Massasauga rattlesnake 🐍 As we continue celebrating #WorldSnakeDay, learn more about their species and our efforts to understand and protect them here in Ontario. #savingspecies
As we celebrate the #YearoftheSnake, we are happy to welcome the birth of a Eastern Massasauga rattlesnake! This hatchling represents the first successful breeding between two lineages, with implications for recovery efforts in Ontario 🐍 Learn more ⬇️ bit.ly/4jzffgq
X Thank you @MppGualtieri for taking time to meet with us from @MoveTheWorldCA and @TheTorontoZoo’s CEO @Dolf_DeJong! We truly appreciated your time and interest and hope we can work together to establish provincial zoo licensing regulations that protect animals and people.
Anyone know when the weekend's coming? Asking for Mom 🧡🦧 #WaliWednesday
Today is #ArcticSeaIceDay and your Toronto Zoo is committed to protecting sea ice for species around the world ❄️ Test your Climate IQ and enter to win a behind-the-scenes encounter with your Zoo's four Polar bears 🐻❄️ Full details ⬇️ bit.ly/4lwg4ao
Ever wonder what it's like to be a Toronto Zoo Keeper? 👀 We’re happy to announce that our Keeper-For-A-Day program is back and welcoming participants! 📋 Discover more at torontozoo.com/keeperforaday
Did you know #RougeNUP is home to 7 of Ontario’s 8 bat species, including 3 at risk?🦇 Here @ParksCanada & @TheTorontoZoo track bats using acoustic tools, nets and telemetry to protect their habitats! #MilestoneMonday Learn more: parks.canada.ca/pn-np/on/rouge…
🌊 July 15 is Arctic Sea Ice Day ❄️ A global reminder of the role sea ice plays in regulating earth's climate. Did you know the melting of sea ice impacts more species than polar bears? 🐅 Learn more about the affect on species like the Amur tiger ⬇️ bit.ly/4lsVnfu
🌊 July 15 is Arctic Sea Ice Day ❄️ A global reminder of the critical role sea ice plays in regulating our planet’s climate. Did you know the melting of Arctic sea ice impacts more species like snow leopards? Test your Climate IQ: woobox.com/gg94o7 ❄️
🌊 July 15 is Arctic Sea Ice Day ❄️ A global reminder of the critical role sea ice plays in regulating our planet’s climate. Climate change appears to be affecting Africa in many ways and with species like the Western lowland gorilla 🦍 Learn more ⬇️ bit.ly/46D9OZH
