Meeting Location: Entrance to Eurasia - Eurasia Arch

Price per Person:

Guest Requirement: Each guest MUST provide and wear a non-medical mask during their Wild Encounter

One hump or two? Go behind the scenes and learn about one of the world’s most critically endangered large mammals. You will have the opportunity to get up close to our caravan of camels and learn more about how our keepers care for these animals on a daily basis.

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  Fine Print

• *Kid Friendly

  *Guests will be joining a public tour

  *Our encounters are subject to change, based on the animals’ health, safety, and behavioral needs

  *Out of an abundance of caution at this time there will be no touching or feeding of animals allowed by our guests

  *35-45-minute walking tour

  *Children under the age of 12 must be accompanied by an adult and will not be permitted on the tour unaccompanied

  *Stroller access limited.

  *Service Animals are prohibited in Behind the Scenes areas. 

  *Accessibility: Standard size, 28” non-motorized wheelchairs can fit at most Behind the Scene locations

  *Registration
  Behind the Scenes Adventures (BTSA) are guided walking tours. Motorized transportation is not available. Parking is not included with BTSA purchases.

  *Weather Conditions
  BTS Adventures are rain or shine unless cancelled by the zoo due to guest safety or animal care issues.

  *Cancellations
  There are no refunds or exchanges on Behind the Scenes Adventure tickets. If a tour is cancelled by the Toronto Zoo due to animal care issues or other safety concerns, a similar tour of another area will be provided.

  *Meeting Location:
  The BTS Meeting location for this adventure is:Entrance to Eurasia- Eurasia Arch

  You are not to enter the Zoo or participate in a Wild Encounter at the Toronto Zoo if:

  • You’re ill or experiencing symptoms of COVID-19. These include: fever, cough, shortness of breath, runny nose, sore throat and/or others listed here: https://covid-19.ontario.ca
  • You’ve been exposed to someone who has been diagnosed with or has symptoms of COVID-19
  • Your or someone in your household has traveled internationally in the past 14 days

  You will be asked to follow the Public Health Guidelines on the Toronto Zoo grounds:

  • Practice physical distancing: keep 6ft. between your group and others
  • Wash your hands often for at least 20 seconds

Meeting Location: Entrance to Indian Rhino Pavilion

Price per Person:

Guest Requirement: Each guest MUST provide and wear a non-medical mask during their Wild Encounter

Join us we guide you through our Malayan Woods Pavilion. This area of the zoo has been closed and will only be opened for our special Wild Encounters guests. You will watch as our giant gourami gets fed, learn about the birds that call this pavilion home, and finally watch one of our clouded leopards receive some fun enrichment.

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  Fine Print

• *Kid Friendly

  *Guests will be joining a public tour

  *Our encounters are subject to change, based on the animals’ health, safety, and behavioral needs

  *Out of an abundance of caution at this time there will be no touching or feeding of animals allowed by our guests

  *35-45-minute walking tour

  *Children under the age of 12 must be accompanied by an adult and will not be permitted on the tour unaccompanied

  *Stroller access limited.

  *Service Animals are prohibited in Behind the Scenes areas. 

  *Accessibility: Standard size, 28” non-motorized wheelchairs can fit at most Behind the Scene locations

  *Registration
  Behind the Scenes Adventures (BTSA) are guided walking tours. Motorized transportation is not available. Parking is not included with BTSA purchases.

  *Weather Conditions
  BTS Adventures are rain or shine unless cancelled by the zoo due to guest safety or animal care issues.

  *Cancellations
  There are no refunds or exchanges on Behind the Scenes Adventure tickets. If a tour is cancelled by the Toronto Zoo due to animal care issues or other safety concerns, a similar tour of another area will be provided.

  *Meeting Location:
  The BTS Meeting location for this adventure is: Entrance to Indian Rhino Pavilion

  You are not to enter the Zoo or participate in a Wild Encounter at the Toronto Zoo if:

  • You’re ill or experiencing symptoms of COVID-19. These include: fever, cough, shortness of breath, runny nose, sore throat and/or others listed here: https://covid-19.ontario.ca
  • You’ve been exposed to someone who has been diagnosed with or has symptoms of COVID-19
  • Your or someone in your household has traveled internationally in the past 14 days

  You will be asked to follow the Public Health Guidelines on the Toronto Zoo grounds:

  • Practice physical distancing: keep 6ft. between your group and others
  • Wash your hands often for at least 20 seconds

Meeting Location: Entrance to Eurasia - Eurasia Arch

Price per Person:

Guest Requirement: Each guest MUST provide and wear a mask during their Wild Encounter

Join us as we take you on an up close adventure to meet our kangaroo mob, as well as our Bennett’s Wallabies. You will have exclusive access into our Kangaroo Walkthrough habitat where you will be able to experience our mob up close and watch them eat their favourite snack!* Learn what it takes to care for one of Australia’s most iconic marsupials.

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  Fine Print

• *Kid Friendly

  *Guests will be joining a public tour

  *Our encounters are subject to change, based on the animals’ health, safety, and behavioral needs

  *Out of an abundance of caution at this time there will be no touching or feeding of animals allowed by our guests

  *35-45-minute walking tour

  *Children under the age of 12 must be accompanied by an adult and will not be permitted on the tour unaccompanied

  *Stroller access limited.

  *Service Animals are prohibited in Behind the Scenes areas. 

  *Accessibility: Standard size, 28” non-motorized wheelchairs can fit at most Behind the Scene locations

  *Registration
  Behind the Scenes Adventures (BTSA) are guided walking tours. Motorized transportation is not available. Parking is not included with BTSA purchases.

  *Weather Conditions
  BTS Adventures are rain or shine unless cancelled by the zoo due to guest safety or animal care issues.

  *Cancellations
  There are no refunds or exchanges on Behind the Scenes Adventure tickets. If a tour is cancelled by the Toronto Zoo due to animal care issues or other safety concerns, a similar tour of another area will be provided.

  *Meeting Location:
  The BTS Meeting location for this adventure is: Entrance to Eurasia-Eurasia Arch

  You are not to enter the Zoo or participate in a Wild Encounter at the Toronto Zoo if:

  • You’re ill or experiencing symptoms of COVID-19. These include: fever, cough, shortness of breath, runny nose, sore throat and/or others listed here: https://covid-19.ontario.ca
  • You’ve been exposed to someone who has been diagnosed with or has symptoms of COVID-19
  • Your or someone in your household has traveled internationally in the past 14 days

  You will be asked to follow the Public Health Guidelines on the Toronto Zoo grounds:

  • Practice physical distancing: keep 6ft. between your group and others
  • Wash your hands often for at least 20 seconds

Meeting Location: Top of Indo-Malaya Bridge

Price per Person:

Guest Requirement: Each guest MUST provide and wear a facial covering/mask during their Wild Encounter

Join us as we take you on an up close adventure to see the world’s tallest land mammal and meet the newest member of our giraffe family! You will be taken behind the scenes of our giraffe habitat and learn what it takes to care for this iconic African species.

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  Fine Print

• *Kid Friendly

  *Guests will be joining a public tour

  *Our encounters are subject to change, based on the animals’ health, safety, and behavioral needs

  *Out of an abundance of caution at this time there will be no touching or feeding of animals allowed by our guests

  *35-45-minute walking tour

  *Children under the age of 12 must be accompanied by an adult and will not be permitted on the tour unaccompanied

  *Stroller access limited.

  *Service Animals are prohibited in Behind the Scenes areas. 

  *Accessibility: Standard size, 28” non-motorized wheelchairs can fit at most Behind the Scene locations

  *Registration
  Behind the Scenes Adventures (BTSA) are guided walking tours. Motorized transportation is not available. Parking is not included with BTSA purchases.

  *Weather Conditions
  BTS Adventures are rain or shine unless cancelled by the zoo due to guest safety or animal care issues.

  *Cancellations
  There are no refunds or exchanges on Behind the Scenes Adventure tickets. If a tour is cancelled by the Toronto Zoo due to animal care issues or other safety concerns, a similar tour of another area will be provided.

  *Meeting Location:
  The BTS Meeting location for this adventure is: Top of Indo-Malaya Bridge

  You are not to enter the Zoo or participate in a Wild Encounter at the Toronto Zoo if:

  • You’re ill or experiencing symptoms of COVID-19. These include: fever, cough, shortness of breath, runny nose, sore throat and/or others listed here: https://covid-19.ontario.ca
  • You’ve been exposed to someone who has been diagnosed with or has symptoms of COVID-19
  • Your or someone in your household has traveled internationally in the past 14 days

  You will be asked to follow the Public Health Guidelines on the Toronto Zoo grounds:

  • Practice physical distancing: keep 6ft. between your group and others
  • Wash your hands often for at least 20 seconds

Meeting Location: Kesho Park Arch

Price per Person:

Guest Requirement: Each guest MUST provide and wear a facial covering/mask during their Wild Encounter

Discover our spunky and spirited penguins and watch, from your exclusive spot on our penguin beach, as they enjoy their lunch. Learn how our personality-filled penguins keep Zoo Keepers on their toes, including the round-the-clock work that goes into breeding and rearing penguin chicks.

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  Fine Print

• *Kid Friendly

  *Guests will be joining a public tour

  *Our encounters are subject to change, based on the animals’ health, safety, and behavioral needs

  *Out of an abundance of caution at this time there will be no touching or feeding of animals allowed by our guests

  *35-45-minute walking tour

  *Children under the age of 12 must be accompanied by an adult and will not be permitted on the tour unaccompanied

  *Stroller access limited.

  *Service Animals are prohibited in Behind the Scenes areas. 

  *Accessibility: Standard size, 28” non-motorized wheelchairs can fit at most Behind the Scene locations

  *Registration
  Behind the Scenes Adventures (BTSA) are guided walking tours. Motorized transportation is not available. Parking is not included with BTSA purchases.

  *Weather Conditions
  BTS Adventures are rain or shine unless cancelled by the zoo due to guest safety or animal care issues.

  *Cancellations
  There are no refunds or exchanges on Behind the Scenes Adventure tickets. If a tour is cancelled by the Toronto Zoo due to animal care issues or other safety concerns, a similar tour of another area will be provided.

  *Meeting Location:
  The BTS Meeting location for this adventure is: Kesho Park Arch

  You are not to enter the Zoo or participate in a Wild Encounter at the Toronto Zoo if:

  • You’re ill or experiencing symptoms of COVID-19. These include: fever, cough, shortness of breath, runny nose, sore throat and/or others listed here: https://covid-19.ontario.ca
  • You’ve been exposed to someone who has been diagnosed with or has symptoms of COVID-19
  • Your or someone in your household has traveled internationally in the past 14 days

  You will be asked to follow the Public Health Guidelines on the Toronto Zoo grounds:

  • Practice physical distancing: keep 6ft. between your group and others
  • Wash your hands often for at least 20 seconds

Meeting Location: Kesho Park Arch

Price per Person:

Guest Requirement: Each guest MUST provide and wear a facial covering/mask during their Wild Encounter

Who doesn’t love a good beach party? Especially when it’s with our waddle of penguins! Join our spunky and spirited penguins from your exclusive spot on our penguin beach, as they enjoy some fun enrichment. Learn how our personality-filled penguins keep Zoo Keepers on their toes, including the round-the-clock work that goes into breeding and rearing penguin chicks.

• 
  Fine Print

• *Kid Friendly

  *Guests will be joining a public tour

  *Our encounters are subject to change, based on the animals’ health, safety, and behavioral needs

  *Out of an abundance of caution at this time there will be no touching or feeding of animals allowed by our guests

  *35-45-minute walking tour

  *Children under the age of 12 must be accompanied by an adult and will not be permitted on the tour unaccompanied

  *Stroller access limited.

  *Service Animals are prohibited in Behind the Scenes areas. 

  *Accessibility: Standard size, 28” non-motorized wheelchairs can fit at most Behind the Scene locations

  *Registration
  Behind the Scenes Adventures (BTSA) are guided walking tours. Motorized transportation is not available. Parking is not included with BTSA purchases.

  *Weather Conditions
  BTS Adventures are rain or shine unless cancelled by the zoo due to guest safety or animal care issues.

  *Cancellations
  There are no refunds or exchanges on Behind the Scenes Adventure tickets. If a tour is cancelled by the Toronto Zoo due to animal care issues or other safety concerns, a similar tour of another area will be provided.

  *Meeting Location:
  The BTS Meeting location for this adventure is: Kesho Park Arch

  You are not to enter the Zoo or participate in a Wild Encounter at the Toronto Zoo if:

  • You’re ill or experiencing symptoms of COVID-19. These include: fever, cough, shortness of breath, runny nose, sore throat and/or others listed here: https://covid-19.ontario.ca
  • You’ve been exposed to someone who has been diagnosed with or has symptoms of COVID-19
  • Your or someone in your household has traveled internationally in the past 14 days

  You will be asked to follow the Public Health Guidelines on the Toronto Zoo grounds:

  • Practice physical distancing: keep 6ft. between your group and others
  • Wash your hands often for at least 20 seconds

Meeting Location: Entrance to Indian Rhino Pavilion

Price per Person:
Adults Age 13-64 $85.51
Senior Age 65+ $80.67
Children Age 3-12 $75.82
Members $57.52
All prices subject to HST. Price includes admission to the Zoo on the date of your encounter.

Guest Requirement: Each guest MUST provide and wear a non-medical mask during their Wild Encounter

Join us as we take you behind the scenes of our greater one-horned rhino habitat where you will watch one of these gentle giants while they enjoy a very delicious treat*. You will get to see how our keepers care for these animals and learn more about how you can help maintain their population in the wild.

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  Fine Print

• *Kid Friendly

  *Guests will be joining a public tour

  *Our encounters are subject to change, based on the animals’ health, safety, and behavioral needs

  *Out of an abundance of caution at this time there will be no touching or feeding of animals allowed by our guests

  *30-minute walking tour

  *Children under the age of 12 must be accompanied by an adult and will not be permitted on the tour unaccompanied

  *Stroller access limited.

  *Service Animals are prohibited in Behind the Scenes areas. 

  *Accessibility: Standard size, 28” non-motorized wheelchairs can fit at most Behind the Scene locations

  *Registration
  Behind the Scenes Adventures (BTSA) are guided walking tours. Motorized transportation is not available. Parking is not included with BTSA purchases.

  *Weather Conditions
  BTS Adventures are rain or shine unless cancelled by the zoo due to guest safety or animal care issues.

  *Cancellations
  There are no refunds or exchanges on Behind the Scenes Adventure tickets. If a tour is cancelled by the Toronto Zoo due to animal care issues or other safety concerns, a similar tour of another area will be provided.

  *Meeting Location:
  The BTS Meeting location for this adventure is: The Entrance to the Greater one-horned (Indian) Rhino Pavilion

  You are not to enter the Zoo or participate in a Wild Encounter at the Toronto Zoo if:

  • You’re ill or experiencing symptoms of COVID-19. These include: fever, cough, shortness of breath, runny nose, sore throat and/or others listed here: https://covid-19.ontario.ca
  • You’ve been exposed to someone who has been diagnosed with or has symptoms of COVID-19
  • Your or someone in your household has traveled internationally in the past 14 days

  You will be asked to follow the Public Health Guidelines on the Toronto Zoo grounds:

  • Practice physical distancing: keep 6ft. between your group and others
  • Wash your hands often for at least 20 seconds

Meeting Location: Kesho Park Arch

Price per Person:
Adults Age 13-64 $85.51
Senior Age 65+ $80.67
Children Age 3-12 $75.82
Members $57.52
All prices subject to HST. Price includes admission to the Zoo on the date of your encounter.

Guest Requirement: Each guest MUST provide and wear a non-medical mask during their Wild Encounter

Experience an African safari without leaving the City on this trek behind the scenes at our eland, and zebra habitats. You will be guided through the Savanna to an exclusive behind-the-scenes barn to learn about how the keepers care for our zebras and eland while they are fed some snacks! You will then be guided to an exclusive area to watch as the World Guinness Record holder, the watusi get some treats!

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  Fine Print

• *Kid Friendly

  *Guests will be joining a public tour

  *Our encounters are subject to change, based on the animals’ health, safety, and behavioral needs

  *Out of an abundance of caution at this time there will be no touching or feeding of animals allowed by our guests

  *45-60-minute walking tour

  *Children under the age of 12 must be accompanied by an adult and will not be permitted on the tour unaccompanied

  *Stroller access limited.

  *Service Animals are prohibited in Behind the Scenes areas. 

  *Accessibility: Standard size, 28” non-motorized wheelchairs can fit at most Behind the Scene locations

  *Registration
  Behind the Scenes Adventures (BTSA) are guided walking tours. Motorized transportation is not available. Parking is not included with BTSA purchases.

  *Weather Conditions
  BTS Adventures are rain or shine unless cancelled by the zoo due to guest safety or animal care issues.

  *Cancellations
  There are no refunds or exchanges on Behind the Scenes Adventure tickets. If a tour is cancelled by the Toronto Zoo due to animal care issues or other safety concerns, a similar tour of another area will be provided.

  *Meeting Location:
  The BTS Meeting location for this adventure is: Kesho Park Arch

  You are not to enter the Zoo or participate in a Wild Encounter at the Toronto Zoo if:

  • You’re ill or experiencing symptoms of COVID-19. These include: fever, cough, shortness of breath, runny nose, sore throat and/or others listed here: https://covid-19.ontario.ca
  • You’ve been exposed to someone who has been diagnosed with or has symptoms of COVID-19
  • Your or someone in your household has traveled internationally in the past 14 days

  You will be asked to follow the Public Health Guidelines on the Toronto Zoo grounds:

  • Practice physical distancing: keep 6ft. between your group and others
  • Wash your hands often for at least 20 seconds

Meeting Location: The top of the Canadian Domain hill

Price per Person:
Adults Age 13-64 $85.51
Senior Age 65+ $80.67
Children Age 3-12 $75.82
Members $57.52
All prices subject to HST. Price includes admission to the Zoo on the date of your encounter.

Guest Requirement: Each guest MUST provide and wear a non-medical mask during their Wild Encounter

Join us as we take you on a tour of our home and native land. You will have the opportunity to learn about the Toronto Zoo’s Wood bison reproductive studies that help their wild counterparts and participate in an un-BEAR-ably unique experience featuring Samson and Shintay, our resident grizzlies! The group will watch as a keeper fills the exhibit with food and enrichment. You will then get to watch the bears enjoy their dinner and play with their enrichment from a private vantage point.

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  Fine Print

• *Kid Friendly

  *Guests will be joining a public tour

  *Our encounters are subject to change, based on the animals’ health, safety, and behavioral needs

  *Out of an abundance of caution at this time there will be no touching or feeding of animals allowed by our guests

  *120-minute walking tour

  *Children under the age of 12 must be accompanied by an adult and will not be permitted on the tour unaccompanied

  *Stroller access limited.

  *Service Animals are prohibited in Behind the Scenes areas. 

  *Accessibility: Standard size, 28” non-motorized wheelchairs can fit at most Behind the Scene locations

  *Registration
  Behind the Scenes Adventures (BTSA) are guided walking tours. Motorized transportation is not available. Parking is not included with BTSA purchases.

  *Weather Conditions
  BTS Adventures are rain or shine unless cancelled by the zoo due to guest safety or animal care issues.

  *Cancellations
  There are no refunds or exchanges on Behind the Scenes Adventure tickets. If a tour is cancelled by the Toronto Zoo due to animal care issues or other safety concerns, a similar tour of another area will be provided.

  *Meeting Location:
  The BTS Meeting location for this adventure is: Top of Domain Hill

  You are not to enter the Zoo or participate in a Wild Encounter at the Toronto Zoo if:

  • You’re ill or experiencing symptoms of COVID-19. These include: fever, cough, shortness of breath, runny nose, sore throat and/or others listed here: https://covid-19.ontario.ca
  • You’ve been exposed to someone who has been diagnosed with or has symptoms of COVID-19
  • Your or someone in your household has traveled internationally in the past 14 days

  You will be asked to follow the Public Health Guidelines on the Toronto Zoo grounds:

  • Practice physical distancing: keep 6ft. between your group and others
  • Wash your hands often for at least 20 seconds

Meeting Location: Tundra sign

Price per Person:
Adults Age 13-64 $85.51
Senior Age 65+ $80.67
Children Age 3-12 $75.82
Members $57.52
All prices subject to HST. Price includes admission to the Zoo on the date of your encounter.

Guest Requirement: Each guest MUST provide and wear a non-medical mask during their Wild Encounter

Join us for a behind the scenes look at our polar bear house and learn all about these incredible Arctic Ambassadors. Learn what it takes to care for these animals year round and join one of our polar bear keepers in an exclusive area to watch a training session with one of our polar bears up close!

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  Fine Print

• *Kid Friendly

  *Guests will be joining a public tour

  *Our encounters are subject to change, based on the animals’ health, safety, and behavioral needs

  *Out of an abundance of caution at this time there will be no touching or feeding of animals allowed by our guests

  *30-45 minutes walking tour

  *Children under the age of 12 must be accompanied by an adult and will not be permitted on the tour unaccompanied

  *Stroller access limited.

  *Service Animals are prohibited in Behind the Scenes areas. 

  *Accessibility: Standard size, 28” non-motorized wheelchairs can fit at most Behind the Scene locations

  *Registration
  Behind the Scenes Adventures (BTSA) are guided walking tours. Motorized transportation is not available. Parking is not included with BTSA purchases.

  *Weather Conditions
  BTS Adventures are rain or shine unless cancelled by the zoo due to guest safety or animal care issues.

  *Cancellations
  There are no refunds or exchanges on Behind the Scenes Adventure tickets. If a tour is cancelled by the Toronto Zoo due to animal care issues or other safety concerns, a similar tour of another area will be provided.

  *Meeting Location:
  Tundra sign

  You are not to enter the Zoo or participate in a Wild Encounter at the Toronto Zoo if:

  • You’re ill or experiencing symptoms of COVID-19. These include: fever, cough, shortness of breath, runny nose, sore throat and/or others listed here: https://covid-19.ontario.ca
  • You’ve been exposed to someone who has been diagnosed with or has symptoms of COVID-19
  • Your or someone in your household has traveled internationally in the past 14 days

  You will be asked to follow the Public Health Guidelines on the Toronto Zoo grounds:

  • Practice physical distancing: keep 6ft. between your group and others
  • Wash your hands often for at least 20 seconds