Alerts
Please be advised that some of our bird aviaries are closed!
Your Toronto Zoo is committed to the health and safety of the animals in our care. We are taking proactive steps to protect our birds from Avian Influenza, and as a result some birds may be off display.
Please note the following animals that may not be viewable at this time:
Australasia Pavilion
Southern hairy-nosed wombats are currently not viewable.
Australasia reptiles (black tree monitor, red-bellied short-necked turtles, red-tailed green rat snakes, emerald tree boas, green tree pythons, Stimson’s pythons, Lau banded iguanas) are off display
Canadian Domain:
Closed for the season.
African Savanna:
Some animals may not be viewable due to decreasing temperatures.
Kids Zoo
Closed for the season.


Location at the Zoo:
Americas
Region: Northern Pacific
Leather sea star
The leather sea star has a smooth and slimy skin. It is a mottled reddish-brown and orange. The gill areas are rusty brown and the outside edge is a greenish-grey colour. Five arms taper broadly towards the extensive central disk, and can reach up to 15 cm in length. Four rows of tube feet are located on its underside, which is used in locomotion. It has a very distinct smell similar to that of garlic.Conservation Status: IUCN
