
Animals or people, we make sure everyone is well fed at your Toronto Zoo. Look for one of these many well-known establishments, or bring your own picnic lunch! Now fully licensed! Enjoy your beverages while exploring the entire zoo. Picnic tables are available at various locations throughout the Zoo. For current locations, see our Zoo Map.
For gluten-free, dairy-free or vegetarian options, see our lifestyle friendly menu guide.

Enjoy your favourite meals and drinks while helping to reduce waste! In partnership with Friendlier and Coca-Cola, your Toronto Zoo now offers reusable containers and cups at Africa Restaurant, Simba Safari Lodge, and Caribou Café.
How to reuse at the Toronto Zoo
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- Order – Choose a meal and fountain drink that comes in a reusable Friendlier container and Coca-Cola cup. Pay a small refundable $0.50 - $2.00 deposit added at checkout.
- Enjoy – Enjoy your meal and drink while making a positive impact!
- Scan – Use your phone to scan the QR code on the container or cup to claim your deposit.
- Return – Drop your used cup or container in a Friendlier return bin at the Zoo.
- Collect or Donate – Use the Friendlier app to get your deposit back or donate it to the Toronto Zoo Wildlife Conservancy.
Donating your Deposit
Extinction is forever. But together, we can make a difference.
When you scan and return your containers and cups, you can choose to donate your deposit to support the Toronto Zoo’s vital work in wildlife conservation. Your donation helps fund research, animal care, breeding and reintroduction programs, and other efforts to protect wildlife for future generations.- To learn more about the Wildlife Conservancy, visit: www.wildlifeconservancy.ca.
- Find Friendlier return bins/details and learn more on the Toronto Zoo app.
- Learn more about our reuse at the zoo initiative at friendlier.com/toronto-zoo.

Open Daily
Weather Permitting
Grab a quick beverage or snack including coffee, tea, iced caps, timbits, and frozen lemonade.

Open Daily
Weather Permitting
Enjoy a variety of cuisine including Dairy Queen, Pizza Pizza, Smokes Poutinerie (seasonal), and our very own Grill and Co. *Fully Licensed.

Open Daily
Weather Permitting
Located next to the arctic wolves, enjoy a variety of options including Grill and Co., and Pizza Pizza! *Fully Licensed.

Open Friday - Sunday
Weather Permitting
Delicious whole-wheat deep fried pastry with a variety of toppings.

Open Thursday - Sunday
Weather Permitting
Espresso based coffee drinks, tea, hot chocolate and snacks.

Open Daily
Weather Permitting
Located next to the arctic wolves, outside of Caribou Café!

Open Weekends
Weather Permitting
Cool off with an ice cream or popsicle at one of our ice cream carts located around the Zoo. Most carts are fully licensed, serving beer, wine, seltzers, ciders, non-alcoholic beers and ready to drink cocktails.

Open Weekends
Weather Permitting
Come hang out for bubble tea and smoothies at Palgong Tea near the Masai giraffes!

Open Weekends
Weather Permitting
Located overlooking the white rhinos, enjoy a variety of drinks and snacks. *Fully Licensed.

Weather Permitting
Serving warm Jumbo pretzels, assorted Craft beers, wine, seltzers, soft drinks, ice cream, and snacks

Temporarily Closed
Enjoy Tim Hortons fresh coffee, hot and cold beverages, breakfast sandwiches, pastries and more.

Closed for the Season
Weather Permitting
Delicious whole-wheat deep fried pastry with a variety of toppings plus cold drinks.

Closed for the Season
Weather Permitting
Enjoy Soft Serve Cones and Blizzards!

Closed for the Season
Weather Permitting
Enjoy a hot slice of Pizza Pizza or order a whole pizza for the whole family!

Closed for the Season
Weather Permitting
Enjoy our Tasty Churros, Frozen Lemonade, and other treats! Located inside the Africa Restaurant. *Fully Licensed.

Closed for the Season
Weather Permitting
Join us at our fully licensed Polar Patio next to the Arctic wolves, enjoy beer, wine, ciders & seltzers or try our wings, nachos, poutine and tenders!

Closed for the Season
Weather Permitting
Snacks, Beverages, Ice cream, Beer, Wine, and Cocktails!

Closed for the Season
Weather Permitting
Enjoy a variety of poutine creations.
