Alerts
Please note that due to the cold temperatures expected, the Conservation Carousel will be closed on Saturday, February 4.
Please also note our Zoomobile will now be taking an alternate route through the Eurasia Wilds and will no longer be travelling through the Eurasia Drive Thru.
Please note the following animals that may not be viewable at this time:
Americas Pavilion
Two-toed sloth, golden lion tamarin, white-faced saki, river otter, Eastern loggerhead shrike, and black-footed ferret are all currently not viewable due to habitat maintenance.
Eurasia Wilds
The Stellar Sea Eagles are currently not viewable.
Canadian Domain:
Closed for the season.
African Savanna:
Some animals may not be viewable due to decreasing temperatures.
Kids Zoo
Closed for the season.
Saturday, February 25 - Move Your Paws for the Polar Bear Cause 5K/1K Run/Walk
Please be advised that your Toronto Zoo and Canada Running Series will be hosting the Move Your Paws for the Polar Bear Cause 5K/1K Run/Walk at the Zoo on February 25th to raise funds for the Toronto Zoo Wildlife Conservancy and polar bear conservation.
Please note the following operational impacts:
- For their well-being, some animals along the Move Your Paws route may be delayed going out on habitat in the morning. Guests may experience slight delays on other pathways as the run finishes and the race route is cleared.
- Tundra Trek: Caribou will not be visible and the path to the Caribou habitat will be closed for the entire day
- Zoomobile: Begins operating at 11:45 am
Location at the Zoo:
Indo-Malaya Outdoor Exhibit
Region: Indomalaya
Greater one-horned rhinoceros
The Greater one-horned rhinoceros has a thick, dark-gray hide, pinkish in the skin folds, and is covered or studded with many small tubercles. The folds on the body resemble a heavy plated armour coat. The skin falls into deep folds at the joints; prominently located in front of the shoulder, behind the shoulder and in front of the thigh. Males show enormous development of the neck folds. The tail is set in deep grooves of the armour. Body hair is visible as a fringe on the end of the ears and the tip of the tail, as well as the eyelashes. The upper lip is pointed and prehensile. It has a single large horn, present in both sexes. It consists of keratin - a protein present in human hair and nails - and can grow from 20 to 60 cm in size. Adult male rhinos have the largest horns. Rhinos are usually solitary animals.Weight: Males up to 2,200 kg. Females 1,600 kg. Newborn 65-70 kg.
Head and body length: Male 368 -380 cm. Female: 310 -340 cm.
Conservation Status: IUCN
