The Toronto Zoo welcomes the announcement made by the Ontario government today to further protect animal welfare in the province.

 

As the largest Zoo in Canada, the Toronto Zoo has always met or exceeded all provincial, national and international standards of care to ensure animal health and well-being. We currently meet the standards governing zoo animal facilities established by the following:

 

Canadian Council on Animal Care (CCAC)

 

Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) Health of Animals Act;

 

The Migratory Bird Act of Canada (Environment Canada)

 

Ontario Ministry of Agriculture and Food, Animals for Research Act;

 

Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources (MNR) Fish and Wildlife Conservation Act, Wildlife in Captivity;

 

Canada's Accredited Zoos and Aquariums (CAZA);

 

Toronto Zoo internal Animal Care and Research Committee (ACRC)

 

Our dedicated and committed staff of veterinarians,  zoo keepers, curators, nutrionists, scientists and researchers have always been committed to ensuring the protection of species at home and abroad. 

 

Given the extensive experience and expertise at the Toronto Zoo, we are making available any resources to the Ontario Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals to assist them with the implementation of their extended mandate.

We support all efforts to ensure zoos and aquariums are meeting the animal health and welfare rules, standards and regulations in Ontario.

 

For more information please contact Katie Gray, Public Relations Supervisor at 416-392-5941 or [email protected].

 

The Toronto Zoo is Canada's premier zoo and a leader in animal preservation and environmental protection. More than a tourist attraction, the Toronto Zoo boasts a number of leading programs for helping wildlife and their natural habitats - from species reintroduction to reproductive research. A world-class educational centre for people of all ages, the Toronto Zoo is open every day except December 25 and attracts approximately 1.3 million visitors each year.