Celebrate the Zoo’s 51st Birthday!
Friday, August 15
10:00am to 6:00pm

Everything is FREE with Zoo Admission*

 
Toronto Zoo 51st Birthday with pictures of our past celebrations
Toronto Zoo Birthday Auction Logo

Join us on Friday August 15th as we celebrate the 51st year of your Toronto Zoo!

With plenty happening across site, you surely won’t want to miss this!

Explorer Bear photo ops! - 9:30am to 11:00am
Find your beloved Toronto Zoo mascot outside the Zoo admission gates and snap a fun birthday picture together while dancing to the beat of our DJ!


Toronto Zoo Wildlife Conservancy’s Zoo Bash!

Calling all party animals!

Your Toronto Zoo is turning another year older on August 15, and we’re throwing our very first ZooBash to celebrate — and you're invited! Whether you join us in person on August 15 or 16, or celebrate with us online, this is more than just a birthday. It’s a chance to come together, have fun, and make a lasting impact for wildlife, wild spaces, and future generations.

Here’s how you can join the celebration and make a difference:

  1. Give a Gift 🎁 – Honour Your Toronto Zoo with a birthday donation: Donate Now – Toronto Zoo Wildlife Conservancy
  2. Get a Pawprint 🐾– From August 1–17, take home a custom-printed North American river otter pawprint with a $2 donation at Toronto Zoo Retail and select food locations.
  3. Spread the Word 📣 – Follow the Toronto Zoo Wildlife Conservancy on social media and help amplify our conservation mission.
  4. Bid for a Cause 💵 – Join our silent auction and support wildlife conservation with every bid.

Toronto Zoo Birthday Auction

Let’s celebrate Your Toronto Zoo’s big day — together. Because every gift, post, and pawprint helps protect the wild for all of us.

*please note that the Toronto Zoo Wildlife Conservancy will be taking photos during our event. Should you not wish to have your photo taken, please let us know.


Attractions and Adventures

Come join the fun! Celebrate with us and enjoy 2-for-1 rides on the Conservation Carousel, Gorilla Ropes Course, Tundra Air, and Wild Explorer Virtual Reality Theatre!


Zootique Gift Shops

Celebrate the Toronto Zoo’s 51st birthday in style! Visit the Zootique for exclusive birthday offers and limited-time surprises you won’t want to miss! Don't miss the chance to purchase a limited-edition Loot bag for $51 (Only 51 bags will be available).

Toronto Zoo Attractions and Shops Offers

Toronto Zoo Attractions and Shops Offers

Meet the Guardians - Birthday Edition

Follow the Meet the Guardian Schedule for our Toronto Zoo 51st Birthday-themed Talks and Enrichment Sessions.

Meet The Guardians Schedule


Interactive Activity with Earth Rangers

Discover the species that live in Ontario’s Greenbelt and learn how you can help protect them with an interactive touchscreen activity and eye-catching holographic display with the Earth Rangers, located in the Americas Pavilion.

Learn More


First Ever Enchanted Princess Ball

Join us for a royally unforgettable experience at your Toronto Zoo’s first ever Enchanted Princess Ball! Dance the afternoon away at the Enchanted Ball. Meet and twirl with all your favourite princesses and more during an enchanting celebration filled with music, sparkle, and surprise royal guests!

*Princess Ball requires paid ticket

Purchase Tickets

Is Your Birthday on August 15 too?

Treat yourself and make your Toronto Zoo's 51st birthday extra sweet! 

If you share your birthday with Toronto Zoo:

Get a FREE slushie at Caribou, Africa, or Simba restaurants!
Indulge in a special edition birthday Beavertail — a deliciously festive twist you won’t want to miss!
Enjoy Birthday Cake Timbits at Peacock Café — bite-sized birthday bliss!


Become a Member and save 10%!

Purchase your discounted membership on August 15th and enjoy member benefits for 365 days, including free admission to your Toronto Zoo year-round!

Please note this discount is only available in person and is appliable to new memberships. Cannot be combined with other offers or discounts.


Come back for more updates and events for our birthday celebration.

Thanks for joining us to recognize 51 incredible years!

Please contact [email protected] with any questions!






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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.