Parks Canada and Toronto Zoo reach agreement to enhance visitor experiences at the Rouge while supporting the Zoo’s endangered species breeding facilities

TORONTO, ON, Tuesday, August 27, 2019: Today, the Minister of Environment and Climate Change and Minister responsible for Parks Canada, Catherine McKenna, and the CEO of the Toronto Zoo, Dolf DeJong, announced a landmark agreement regarding the location of the future Rouge National Urban Park education and welcome centre. The government will also continue to support the Zoo's endangered species breeding facilities.

Minister McKenna and Mr. DeJong were joined for today’s announcement by Members of Parliament Gary Anandasangaree (Scarborough—Rouge Park) and John McKay (Scarborough—Guildwood); John Tory, City of Toronto Mayor; Jennifer McKelvie, City of Toronto Ward 25 Councillor, and Zoo Board member; as well as Indigenous and community partners.