Zoo Rating: Toronto Zoo

Toronto Zoo

 Toronto, Canada

 

About the Zoo

Toronto Zoo first opened in 1974 as the Metropolitan Toronto Zoo. Today the park encompasses 287 hectares; being the largest of its kind in Canada and also one of the largest in the world. Their seven zoogeographic regions house over 5,000 animals representing over 460 species.

1. Species

Toronto Zoo houses quite some interesting species such as snow leopards, tree kangaroos, clouded leopards, wombats, echidnas, spotted-necked otters and giant pandas. The zoo is also home to public-favorites such as giraffes, white rhinos, polar bears, tigers and lions. And of course there is way more that is worth taking a look at.

 Score: 9

2. Animal Welfare

With the exception of their white lions, the zoo does a pretty good job at conservation efforts. They have had quite some births of various endangered species including snow leopards, golden lion tamarins, Sumatran and Siberian tigers. The animals have plenty of space in their large exhibits.

 Score: 8.5

3. Construction

The zoo has plenty of long pathways through the park, surrounded by large pine trees and other plants. When there aren’t much exhibits along the long pathway you can still enjoy the beautiful native nature.

 Score: 8,5

4. Accommodations

Toronto Zoo has plenty of restaurants and small stands across the park, although sometimes you may have to walk for a bit because the pathways are pretty long especially when you get further into the park.

 Score: 7

5. Education

Although some areas have more education than other there are most of the time only signs telling you about the animals. But especially for kids the zoo organizes Zoo Camps, which is really educational for them.

 Score: 7

6. Interaction

There isn’t much interaction in the zoo due to the lack of walkthrough exhibits. You can walk through some of them but these are usually small.

 Score: 6

Total Score: 7,7

The Toronto Zoo is one of the biggest zoos in the world and definitely worth visiting. When you do, and you want to see the whole park, you might want to go two days because you probably won’t see the park in one day. The zoo makes a great day out for the family but also when you’re more into special and interesting species.

Kevin, 07/05/14