Daily from 10:00am - 2:00pm*, come meet the newest addition to your Toronto Zoo family in the African Rainforest Pavilion.
*Please note: As baby Maple #TZTinyTank continues to adjust to her new environments, she or her mother Kindia may choose to spend time in their behind-the-scenes habitat and may not always be visible to guests. At your Toronto Zoo, we provide animals with choice and control over their spaces, allowing Maple and Kindia to decide which habitat they feel is most comfortable in throughout the day. We appreciate your understanding and support as we prioritize Maple’s/Kindia's wellbeing and comfort. 🍼🦛
Your Toronto Zoo is thrilled to announce the name of the three-week-old female pygmy hippo calf and this little Canadian icon is every bit as sweet, spirited and sassy as her name suggests.
Born right here at your Toronto Zoo, Maple is already making a big impression. As Canada’s only pygmy hippo calf - and one of just three pygmy hippos in the country, alongside her parents Kindia and Harvey, she truly is Canada’s baby.
Her name celebrates the place she was born, the country that has embraced her and the warm sense of connection she has inspired from coast to coast. Like the Maple Leaf itself, Maple represents something uniquely Canadian: beloved, resilient and shared by us all.
Donor support helps to secure a brighter future for Endangered species like your Toronto Zoo's new pygmy hippo calf. Make a gift today to support the Zoo’s conservation science efforts and the well-being of all animals under the Zoo’s care. To learn more and give securely through our fundraising partner, the Toronto Zoo Wildlife Conservancy, please visit:
The Toronto Zoo Wildlife Conservancy is the charity partner of the Toronto Zoo. With the help of our generous donors, we support animal well-being, experiential learning opportunities, and essential conservation science programs led by the Toronto Zoo. Together, we are building a future where people, wildlife, and wild spaces don’t just survive—they thrive.
In celebration, we have introduced a limited-edition pygmy plush toy with her name specially embroidered on it, along with select apparel, available for purchase at the Zootique Gift Shop and online. The best part? 10% of proceeds from this special collection will be donated to the Toronto Zoo Wildlife Conservancy.
Birth Announcement
