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TORONTO, ON, Friday, August 8, 2025 - The day has finally arrived!  The new Toronto Zoo merchandise collection available through the partnership with Peace Collective is now available for purchase!

This merchandise from Peace Collective is a nostalgic tribute to childhood memories, school trips, and summer days spent exploring one of the city's most beloved landmarks – your Toronto Zoo! Inspired by the magic of seeing your favourite animals up close, this collection brings back the joy of growing up in Toronto and reconnects you with the wild wonder of the Toronto Zoo.

10% of sales from the collection will go to the Toronto Zoo Wildlife Conservancy, which is the dedicated fundraising partner supporting vital conservation efforts led by the Toronto Zoo.

Purchase online at www.peace-collective.com or visit your Toronto Zoo retail shops!

“We’re thrilled to be collaborating with Peace Collective on this Toronto Zoo collection. Beyond the beautiful design and quality of the items, they will also be donating 10% back to the Toronto Zoo Wildlife Conservancy, fundraising partner of your Toronto Zoo. This is a great way to engage our community while supporting fundraising efforts that make critical conservation science, animal well-being, and youth education programs possible here at the Zoo.”

- Kathy Koch, Executive Director - Wildlife Conservancy

About Your Toronto Zoo Wildlife Conservancy

The Toronto Zoo Wildlife Conservancy is the dedicated fundraising partner supporting vital conservation efforts led by the Toronto Zoo. With the help of generous donors, we support animal well-being, essential conservation science programs, and experiential learning opportunities connecting people with nature.

Exciting Changes Ahead to your Toronto Zoo!

Have you noticed something different during your last visit to the Toronto Zoo? We’re in the process of building something big—something transformative. A new state-of-the-art Community Conservation Centre right here at your Toronto Zoo all thanks to community support! This new space will not only enhance the guest experience but will also play a pivotal role in education, conservation, and community engagement. This centre will:

• Inspire the next generation through hands-on conservation science education and youth engagement.
• Honour Indigenous knowledge and the work of reconciliation with a welcoming garden rooted in tradition and connection.
• Protect Canadian wildlife with species recovery work, including our flagship Blanding’s turtle head start program.
• Foster collaboration with schools, scientists, and community partners to drive real-world impact.
• Welcome guests with a dynamic new North American river otter habitat.

Funds raised from fundraising partnerships like Peace Collective will help support projects likes this one and more!

To find out more, visit our Toronto Zoo Wildlife Conservancy here!