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! Picnic areas are available at various locations throughout the Zoo. For current locations, download the Toronto Zoo App.

New This Summer from Foodservice!

Check out our plant based menu items available daily and keep an eye out for our monthly featured offering created by Chef Kyle.

For gluten-free, dairy-free or vegetarian options, see our lifestyle friendly menu guide.

Tundra Tacos (formerly Polar Patio) Designed by Chef Kyle, try our traditional tacos as well as some indigenous themed items like our venison taco – you won’t be disappointed!

Beat the heat and quench your thirst with an all day drink pass! For only $14.99 or $9.99 when purchased with a food combo, get all day free refills on fountain pop at Caribou Café, Africa Restaurant, and Simba Safari Lodge. This is a limited edition souvenir cup with Imara featured on the side – Members get a 10% discount off the cost of the cup.

Feeling like something a little bit different that the usual offering? Stop by Simba safari Lodge for the new menu available now! Also designed by Chef Kyle, the new menu features smash burgers (made from fresh, never frozen beef) appetizers, sausage, and even a traditional Irish spice bag with an Africa flavour twist – you won’t be disappointed.

Introducing Serengeti Soft Serve! Located at Africa Restaurant with all your soft serve favorites and our new Screamer Beverage! (Soft serve served with Blue or Red Slush) or try one of our Twisters as a cool treat. Open Daily until Labour Day (weather permitting).

Foodtrucks!

Check out Trini Vibes for authentic west Indian cuisine (in front of Zootique) open daily until labour day.

Cocoa Flow – chocolate and fruit! Dipped creations for a cool sweet treat - rotates from Tundra to Eurasia, open daily until labour day.

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.

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• How to reuse at the Toronto Zoo
• 1. 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.
  2. Enjoy – Enjoy your meal and drink while making a positive impact!
  3. Scan – Use your phone to scan the QR code on the container or cup to claim your deposit.
  4. Return – Drop your used cup or container in a Friendlier return bin at the Zoo.
  5. 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.