Ideal for small or large groups! Guests can spend their day exploring the Toronto Zoo and discovering wildlife from around the world, plus they have access to a private venue to gather in and enjoy a catered meal and a variety of wild additions.
Venue Rental
The Zoo’s conveniently located venues are available to rent year-round and are the perfect spot for corporate functions.
Wildlife Marquee – Prime Location & ideal for groups of 50-300
Special Events Centre – Prime Location & ideal for groups of 50-300
Africa Picnic Site – Prime Location & ideal for groups of 50-300
Simba East Picnic Site – Ideal for smaller groups
Simba West Picnic Site – Ideal for smaller groups
Savanna Picnic Site – Ideal for large groups of 300+
In addition to over 3,000 animals to discover and 10 km of walking trails for your guests to explore, the Toronto Zoo offers many added value opportunities that will enhance your event at no extra cost.
With a variety of options available, including burgers, hot dogs, pizza, sandwiches, wraps, and BBQ chicken, Levy Canada, the Toronto Zoo’s official on-site caterer, is happy to work with you to customize a menu that is sure to delight the taste buds of all your guests.
Challenge and inspire your employees to collaborate in new and exciting ways while re-connecting with nature and discovering over 3,000 animals!
Zoo Adventures – Gorilla Climb Ropes Course, TundraAir, and Zoomobile
Animal Encounters and Learning & Discovery Stations
Create your own team building activities – Zoo-wide scavenger hunt, animal-themed ice breakers and challenges, conservation-based trivia…the possibilities are endless
Arrange for a third-party to lead your team through a facilitated team building session
Welcome Table –
Complimentary
Greet your guests as they arrive at the Zoo at a complimentary Welcome Table located just steps from the Toronto Zoo’s admission gates. Welcome Tables are perfect for distributing event tickets, event information, and/or swag bags. Show your company/organization pride with branded tents, banners, and/or table covers!
Book your Event
To book an event at the Toronto Zoo or for more information, please contact the Group Events team at [email protected] or call 416-392-5940.
When inquiring about hosting an event, please provide the following information:
Approximate date of event
Approximate number of guests
Budget (if applicable)
Type of event
Vision for your event
Tentative bookings can be made at no cost to reserve your preferred date and venue.
Catering
For more information about catering options, please contact the Toronto Zoo’s official on-site caterer, Levy Canada, a division of Compass Group Canada, at [email protected] or call 416-392-6003.
As a charitable organization, the revenues from all visits, including events held at the Toronto Zoo, directly support the Toronto Zoo’s conservation efforts and scientific research to help save vulnerable wildlife, including Blanding’s turtles and Vancouver Island marmots. Check out Fighting Extinction – Why We Are Here to learn more about our behind-the-scenes conservation efforts and why the ongoing support of Zoo’s Group Event clients is so important.