
Get Up Close and Personal on your next trip to the Zoo!
Wild Encounters are the perfect way to meet your favourite animals up close. Wild Encounters runs year-round and we are currently booking wild encounters up until: JUNE 25th 2023.
Tickets are typically released two weeks prior to encounter date. If you do not see the date that you are looking for, please check the website at a later time.

Canadian Domain
11:00AM
Venture down into the Canadian Domain where you will have the opportunity to meet our grizzly bear up-close!
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Venture down into the Canadian Domain where you will have the opportunity to meet our grizzly bear up-close!
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Masai Giraffe
11:00AM
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!
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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!
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Savanna Safari
11:00 and 2:00PM
Experience an African safari without leaving the City on this trek behind the scenes at our eland, zebra, warthog, watusi, and savanna bird habitats.
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Experience an African safari without leaving the City on this trek behind the scenes at our eland, zebra, warthog, watusi, and savanna bird habitats.
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Africa Rainforest
12:00PM
Join us as we guide you through our lush African Rainforest Pavilion.
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Join us as we guide you through our lush African Rainforest Pavilion.
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Western Lowland Gorilla
1:00PM
Join us for an exclusive behind the scenes visit with our Western lowland gorilla troop. You will be guided to the back of our outdoor gorilla habitat and get the inside scoop on the day-to-day care of these brilliant primates including the work that goes into planning their nutrition, training, and much more.
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Join us for an exclusive behind the scenes visit with our Western lowland gorilla troop. You will be guided to the back of our outdoor gorilla habitat and get the inside scoop on the day-to-day care of these brilliant primates including the work that goes into planning their nutrition, training, and much more.
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Camels & Carrots
3:00PM
Did you know Wild Bactrian Camels are one of the world’s most critically endangered large mammals? Go behind-the-scenes and learn more about this incredible species as well as the Caravan of Camels that call the Toronto zoo home!
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Did you know Wild Bactrian Camels are one of the world’s most critically endangered large mammals? Go behind-the-scenes and learn more about this incredible species as well as the Caravan of Camels that call the Toronto zoo home!
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Polar Bears
3:00PM
Join us for a behind the scenes look at our polar bear house and learn all about these incredible Arctic Ambassadors.
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Join us for a behind the scenes look at our polar bear house and learn all about these incredible Arctic Ambassadors.
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Western Grey Kangaroo
4:00PM
Join us down under in Australasia to meet our mob of Western grey kangaroos and Bennett’s wallabies up-close! You will be guided into our Kangaroo Walk-Thru and will have the opportunity to watch our mob eat one their favourite treats.
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Join us down under in Australasia to meet our mob of Western grey kangaroos and Bennett’s wallabies up-close! You will be guided into our Kangaroo Walk-Thru and will have the opportunity to watch our mob eat one their favourite treats.
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SPECIAL EVENT WILD ENCOUNTER

Let us help you celebrate YOUR next Wild Adventure here at the Zoo! Are you looking for a unique wedding proposal, gender reveal, prom-posal, or birthday idea? On this adventure, your Wild Encounter guide will help organize a special visit to your favorite animal as they help you share your news! This encounter includes a guided tour to watch the animal of your choosing interact with themed enrichment. The enrichment will be created by the Wild Encounters team with any personalization's you would like (i.e names, birthday themed, colours, etc.) along with decorating the area for the special occasion. This experience is a flat rate of $310 (admission and parking separate. Please inquire within.) To book your Special Event Wild Encounter, please email us at [email protected] with a minimum of two weeks notice.
Please contact us at [email protected] or 289-200-4362 for more information.