Ever drive by the Zoo and wonder “what’s that red barn?” Well, that iconic barn along with two others comprise one of only a handful of specialized conservation breeding centres in Canada for three endangered species, the black-footed ferret, the eastern loggerhead shrike, and Canada’s most endangered mammal, the Vancouver Island marmot. At the Toronto Zoo, breeding pairs of marmots are kept out of the public eye in the specialized breeding centre and have minimal human-animal contact to keep th

Did you know your Toronto Zoo has released over a thousand critically endangered Canadian animals into the wild? We are proud to be located here in the Greater Toronto Area, but thanks to our species recovery programs, our reach extends far beyond our 270 hectare Toronto home! Your Toronto Zoo is celebrating Canada Day with some exciting baby updates in our Canadian species recovery programs, which play an integral role in repopulating Canadian species at risk of extinction. 🇨🇦 BABY NEWS: Blac

Kalden and Poppy playtime 🐾 Did you know your Toronto Zoo is building a brand new, state-of-the-art habitat for red pandas that includes an indoor viewing area? This new space will elevate their well-being by giving them enhanced choice and control within their habitat, especially during the hot summer months, allowing them to enjoy a climate-controlled indoor space. Guests will be able to view red pandas year-round and see the care we provide up close and personal. More exciting updates coming

They grow up so fast. Say hello to this sleepy, eight-week-old panda at The Toronto Zoo. | The Toronto Star

Here are some other red panda fun facts that make them so unique: •Red pandas are one of the few animals entirely covered with fur (even the soles of their feet are furry!). •Red pandas are most closely related to raccoons but are so unique that scientists have put them in a family of their own. •Red pandas have sharp, semi-retractable claws for climbing. #InternationalRedPandaDay | The Toronto Zoo