The Toronto Zoo is located in the north eastern part of Toronto near the Rouge Park and Rouge River. The park encompassing 287 hectares (710 acres) and is one of the largest zoos in the world. The zoo is home to over 5,200 animals representing over 450 distinct species. The zoo was originally opened in 1974, with the animals being displayed in naturalized settings, and grouped according to zoogeographical regions, something relatively unheard of at the time.

The Toronto Zoo is located North of Hwy 401 on Meadowvale Road, Scarborough

Contact: Toronto Zoo
361A Old Finch Avenue
Scarborough, Ontario
M1B 5K7

Phone: 416-392-5900
Fax: 416-392-5863
Email: torontozoo@torontozoo.ca