"Curiosity Unleashed"
Sunday, October 4 -
Sunday, October 11
Included with Zoo admission
Join your Toronto Zoo in celebrating Science Literacy Week 2026, a national initiative showcasing the power of science and its connection to the world around us. This year’s theme is “Curiosity Unleashed” — and we’re bringing it to life with engaging, family-friendly programming all week long!
This is the perfect event for families, students, and curious minds of all ages who want to explore, play, and notice the world in new ways.
What to Expect:
Meet the Guardians Talks
Learn about climate change, sustainable habitats, and zoo conservation efforts.
Interactive Stations
Hands-on learning with biofacts and species survival tips.
Locations: Americas, African Rainforest Pavilion, Indo-Malaya Pavilion
Curiosity Unleashed Scavenger Hunt!
Explore the Zoo between October 4–11 to find the special code words at: Polar Bears, Amur Tigers, Western Lowland Gorillas, Sumatran Orangutans, and Blandings Turtles. Enter the code words below for your chance to win a Wild Encounter and other exciting prizes!
Resources
Toronto Zoo’s Explore & Play App
Discover the wonders of wildlife and the pressing challenges our planet’s animals face with the Toronto Zoo’s Explore & Play app. Take on exciting missions in “On Thin Ice” and “Rainforest Guardians” to learn how climate change and deforestation are impacting Arctic and rainforest ecosystems. Get up close to Arctic wildlife in life-sized AR, hunt for seals in a thrilling VR game, and make a pledge to protect the polar bears. In the rainforest, step into the shoes of a Rainforest Guardian—search for animals, fly a drone to find orangutan nests, and support sustainable palm oil practices. With every step, you’ll learn, engage, and earn badges as you take meaningful actions to help preserve the world’s most vulnerable animals.
Download the app today and become a champion for wildlife!
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.
