Alerts
Please be advised that our bird aviaries are temporarily currently closed to Zoo guests.
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 which has been confirmed in a wild bird in southern Ontario. By limiting access to the aviaries to only Zoo staff, we protect them from any contamination that may come from outside of the Zoo.
Please note the Multifaith Prayer and Spiritual Space has recently been relocated within the building by the top of the boardwalk at Africa Pavilion.
Please note the following animals are currently not on display due to various reasons including Avian Bird Flu, and Covid-19 sensitivity:
- Hyena
- Baboon
- Flamingo, peacock, owl, bald eagle, and aviaries
- Kids Zoo animals (except for the goats)
- Cougar
- Moose
- Kangaroo walk through
- Cheetahs
- Zebras
We apologize for the inconvenience!
Please note the following animals are currently not on display due to various reasons including Avian Bird Flu, and Covid-19 sensitivity:
- Hyena
- Baboon
- Flamingo, peacock, owl, bald eagle, and aviaries
- Kids Zoo animals (except for the goats)
- Cougar
- Moose
- Kangaroo walk through
- Cheetahs
- Zebras
- Lions
We apologize for the inconvenience!


Location at the Zoo:
Australasia
Region: Australasia
Longnose butterflyfish
The longnose butterflyfish has a bright yellow body, adorned with a black eye-spot on the anal fin (close to the caudal peduncle). The body is compressed. Directly behind the pectoral fin is a lighter, white area. The snout of the long nose butterfly is quite long. It is thin, and the mouth opening is quite small. The color of its head is divided horizontally. The upper half, at the very top of the mouth through the top of the head, is black. The lower half is silvery white. The dorsal spines are long and jagged. Over the eye, you can see a disruptive black bar. These fish can reach up to 18 to 23 centimetres in length.Conservation Status: IUCN
