Experience the Winter Holidays at Your Toronto Zoo!
December 20 to January 4
9:30am - 4:30pm
Come join us at your Toronto Zoo this holiday season for a magical winter experience. Open 365 days a year – including Christmas Day, Boxing Day, New Year’s Eve, and New Year’s Day – there’s lots of time to make a holiday memory.
Why Visit the Zoo During the Holidays?
Come for the festive vibes, wintry trails, and cozy tropical pavilions - Your Toronto Zoo is a magical place to visit this holiday season.
See cold-loving animals at their best as polar bears, Amur tigers, Arctic wolves, and more become especially active and playful in cooler weather.
Capture unique photo moments throughout the Zoo, with seasonal décor and incredible wildlife creating the perfect backdrop for festive family memories.
What's Happening:
Meet The Guardians Talks & Animal Enrichment
Learn what it takes to protect wildlife and hear fascinating stories from our passionate Wildlife Care team during special holiday talks. It’s a chance to deepen your connection to wildlife and discover how your Toronto Zoo cares for the animals you love.
Full schedule coming soon!
Special Gifts at the Zootique
Stop by our Zootique for a curated selection of seasonal favourites, including special holiday Jellycat soft toys, festive plush characters, and other holiday-themed surprises. You’ll also find our full range of wildlife-inspired gifts, apparel, and Zoo exclusives — perfect for everyone on your list.
Festive Food Fun:
Explore delicious seasonal treats and specials throughout the Zoo this holiday season!
Warm up with candy cane hot chocolate or an eggnog latte topped with nutmeg whip.
Enjoy our limited-time Falalal-fel Wrap🌯🧆 tahini, lettuce, tomato, cucumber, and pickled onion.
Keep an eye out for our holiday pop-up favourites, featuring:
- Maple bacon & fried Brussels “Caesar” with Parmesan, croutons, and toasted chickpeas.
- Yorkshire pudding with shaved roast beef, roasted carrots, and coconut date truffles.
Holiday Membership
Be unique! Give the gift of wild adventures all year long with a Toronto Zoo membership – perfect for families, animal lovers, or yourself!
Your Toronto Zoo – Where holiday memories are made wild.
Your Toronto Zoo strives to provide experience and events that are accessible to all guests.
Accommodation requests by guests for experiences and events are always welcome and every effort will be made to provide optimal support for the needs of guests with disabilities.
*Please note all events subject to change without notice.
