Down Under in Australasia
1:00PM
Join us as we take you on an up close adventure through our Australasia Pavilion.
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Down Under in Australasia
1:00PMCapacity: 6
Meeting Location: Eurasia Arch
Price per Person:
Adults Age 13-64 | $69.20 |
Senior Age 65+ | $64.35 |
Children Age 3-12 | $60.50 |
Members | $45.00 |
Child Age 2 & Under | $0.00 |
All prices subject to HST. Price includes admission to the Zoo on the date of your encounter.
Join us as we take you on an up close adventure through our Australasia Pavilion. Meet a MacLeay’s spectre, go behind the scenes to feed our mob of Kangaroos and explore a special behind-the-scenes area to feed our Great Barrier Reef fish. Explore the Australasia Pavilion and learn what it takes to care for one of Australia’s most iconic marsupials as well as other species that live “down under”.
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Fine Print
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*Animal participation is not guaranteed - our encounters are subject to change, based on the animals’ health, safety, and behavioral needs
*Wheelchair access limited – Great Barrier Reef fish feeding includes stairs
*60 minute walking tour
*Kid friendly/Interactive
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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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Masai Giraffe
11:00AMCapacity: 6
Meeting Location: Top of Indo-Malaya Bridge
Price per Person:
Adults Age 13-64 | $109.20 |
Senior Age 65+ | $104.35 |
Children Age 3-12 | $100.50 |
Members | $85.00 |
Child Age 2 & Under | $0.00 |
All prices subject to HST. Price includes admission to the Zoo on the date of your 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
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*Animal participation is not guaranteed - our encounters are subject to change, based on the animals’ health, safety, and behavioral needs
*Wheelchair access limited weather dependent – outdoor viewing includes stairs
*30-45 minute walking tour
*Heavily information based
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Africa Rainforest
12:00PM
Join us as we guide you through our lush African Rainforest Pavilion.
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Africa Rainforest
12:00PMCapacity: 6
Meeting Location: Top of Indo-Malaya Bridge
Price per Person:
Adults Age 13-64 | $89.20 |
Senior Age 65+ | $84.35 |
Children Age 3-12 | $80.50 |
Members | $65.00 |
Child Age 2 & Under | $0.00 |
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 medical mask during their Wild Encounter
Join us as we guide you through our lush African Rainforest Pavilion. You will have the opportunity to feed our Malawi cichlids, enrich our meerkats and pygmy hippos, and be taken to a behind-the-scenes location to get an up-close view of our ring-tailed lemurs. Explore the African Rainforest Pavilion and learn more about how our keepers care for these animals on a daily basis.
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Fine Print
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*Animal participation is not guaranteed - our encounters are subject to change, based on the animals’ health, safety, and behavioral needs.
*Guests are required to wear a 3-ply medical grade mask for lemurs and pygmy hippos.
*Wheelchair access limited – Malawi cichlid feeding includes stairs.
*60 minute walking tour.
*Kid friendly/interactive
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White Rhino
2:00PM
Meet the lawn-mowers of Africa! Experience a once in a lifetime opportunity to brush one of our white rhinos – Tom, Sabi or Zohari!
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White Rhino
2:00PMCapacity: 6
Meeting Location: Penguin Exhibit Entrance
Price per Person:
Adults Age 13-64 | $89.20 |
Senior Age 65+ | $84.35 |
Children Age 3-12 | $80.50 |
Members | $65.00 |
Child Age 2 & Under | $0.00 |
All prices subject to HST. Price includes admission to the Zoo on the date of your encounter.
Meet the lawn-mowers of Africa! Experience a once in a lifetime opportunity to brush one of our white rhinos – Tom, Sabi or Zohari! Learn all about why brushing these gentle giants is a form of enrichment while discovering the importance of their survival in the wild. You will get an insider look into how our keepers care for this iconic African species in an exclusive behind-the-scenes area.
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Fine Print
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*30-45 minute encounter
*Wheelchair accessible
*Animal participation is not guaranteed - our encounters are subject to change, based on the animals’ health, safety, and behavioral needs
*Heavily information based/Interactive
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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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Polar Bears
3:00PMCapacity: 8
Meeting Location: Tundra Zoomobile Station
Price per Person:
Adults Age 13-64 | $89.20 |
Senior Age 65+ | $84.35 |
Children Age 3-12 | $80.50 |
Members | $65.00 |
Child Age 2 & Under | $0.00 |
All prices subject to HST. Price includes admission to the Zoo on the date of your encounter.
Join us for a behind the scenes look at our polar bear house and learn all about these incredible Arctic Ambassador. 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
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*Animal participation is not guaranteed - our encounters are subject to change, based on the animals’ health, safety, and behavioral needs
*Fully Wheelchair accessible
*30-45 minute walking tour
*Heavily information based
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Camels & Carrots
4:00PM
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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Camels & Carrots
4:00PMCapacity: 8
Meeting Location: Eurasia Arch
Price per Person:
Adults Age 13-64 | $69.20 |
Senior Age 65+ | $64.35 |
Children Age 3-12 | $60.50 |
Members | $45.00 |
Child Age 2 & Under | $0.00 |
All prices subject to HST. Price includes admission to the Zoo on the date of your encounter.
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! You will have the opportunity to get up close to the camels in our care, feed them some of their favourite treats, and learn more about how our keepers care for these animals on a daily basis. *Animal participation is not guaranteed - our encounters are subject to change, based on the animals’ health, safety, and behavioral needs.
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Fine Print
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*Fully Wheelchair accessible – uneven ground on parts of the tour
*30-45 minute walking tour
*Kid friendly/Interactive
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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.