Let me start by saying that I love this place! In fact, my family loves it so much that we got a membership, so that we can go at our heart's content. My favourite animal is the gorilla (and the monkeys). They can entertain you for hours. Today, we went to see the new tiger exhibit. It did not disappoint. My 2 year old daughter loves it here as well. It's a great place for her to run around and... more

This the place to spend your entire day, and if you have a membership go late in the day when there is less people. We had an amazing experience witnessing the wolves hauling. The automobile is for sure a way to go around.

We went during winter time and that was a BAD idea. Almost froze to death. But seeing pandas in real life was amazing. These creatures are big but gentle and cute. We went to this zoo just to specifically see these pandas because they will be going back to there motherland. Enjoyed the zoo overall even though most of the attractions are outdoors.

Came here with my girlfriend just to get away from the city... well sort of. I have to admit, the weather held up just long enough. Also, my girlfriend wanted to come here as she has never been before. The last time I was here was for a field trip from grade school (many moons ago). Anyhow, let's get to the review. As I drove into the lot, it was surprisingly busy with lots of cars in the lot.... more

We went during what is considered the off season although the zoo is open year round. It was disappointing that several of the extra attractions were closed including the trolley which we had hoped to use as we had a family member who could not walk far. When we arrived at opening time the wheelchair rental kiosk was still closed as were all of the food courts. We enjoyed the animal exhibits;... more

Be prepared to walk, this zoo is massive. All of the exhibits were fun to visit but, unfortunately, we did not get to visit all of them. Plan to spend at least a half day here if you are in Toronto!

This place is BIG. Reminds me a good deal of the Bronx Zoo which I have loved since childhood. Lots of walking, so be prepared. Got to see the baby gorilla, their newest addition to the zoo, which was also pretty cool. Nice variety of animals and if you go on a day where the weather isn't too hot, you stand a good chance of seeing all of them.

Came up from the states to spend a week in Toronto. Went to the Zoo on Labour Day after seeing some reviews about how huge and great it was and also seeing that they had 2 baby rhinos at the time. Overall, it was a good zoo. Not a great zoo. Definitely not my favorite zoo. Probably not a "must see" in my book (unless you love whatever animal currently has a baby, or if you have kids that would... more

On one brave summer Sunday, I told my husband I wanted to take our 2.5 year old daughter to the zoo. He'd been traveling a lot, so he had juuust enough parent guilt to oblige.

We arrived right at noon, and the lines to enter were pretty long. Don't let this crowd scare you, the Zoo is huge and you won't be overwhelmed by people once inside. We waited about 15 minutes to pay and upon entering... more

the toronto zoo has a wide selection of cool animals, my favourite being the penguins and chameleons. My biggest concerns with the zoo come into play when talking about the employees. The staff running the food kiosks are uneducated on serious allergy concerns, and at the dairy queen booth were unable to provide a ingredients list. Majority of the staff were young kids most likely in... more

Lots of rare animals to see that are cool. Unfortunately, there is a lot of walking required. Even though some exhibits are right next to each other you have to walk all the way out and in to the next one. Particularly grueling was the extremely steep hill down to the Canadian exhibit. The Zoomobile does not run down this hill so it was tiring to get up and down in hot weather.

Great place to take our grandkids
It would attract many more to this wonderful place if the prices were lowered
It is a seasonal attraction why not lower the prices
Parking too lower these prices too.

Visited the Toronto Zoo as part of a package when we visited Toronto this past week. Wife and I agreed that we would have skipped it, even though pre-paid, if we'd have known what it is like.
a) Be prepared to WALK. I mean, serious distances. Many of the exhibits are a long walk. To see the bear, for example, you will walk literally about a mile from the 'main' zoo area, and then another mile... more

You'll be excited to see some rare animals such as the snow leopard and red pandas. On the other hand, you'll walk for 3-4 hours in there and it can get tiring. There is zoomobile to transfer you from one section to another but you have to pay for it (not sure how much but it didn't encourage us to use it).

BUY TICKETS ONLINE to skip the queues (best thing we did). The zoo is enormous with... more

Not impressed with the polar bear exhibit. One polar bear was smashing his head off the wall which was a little concerning. The second bear was listless. This was very worrisome for an animal lover such as myself. Honestly, I think exotic animals should be left in the wild. Won't be returning to the Toronto Zoo. The animals are prisoners and it's very tragic

Visited this zoo for the first time yesterday and I have to say that my children and I had a blast!! I really love how the location is set up!! So easy to find everything. Their are numerous washrooms and fountains. A lot of signs too so finding your way out is super easy!!

When you have small children with you these things are very very important. I love how you can access every exhibit with... more

My wife, 4-year old daughter, & I enjoyed our visit earlier today.

The property is big which made exploring quite fun and personal.

The rhino, cheetah, and polar bear exhibits stood out for me.

Splash Island was a nice stop for the kid at the end of a hot day.

Also, stroller rentals are available for vacationers like us.

Had a great trip to the zoo today even despite the rain. Only negative was when it was down pouring we were in the gift shop purchasing several items and there were five people in line behind us the gentleman working was rude and more worried about shoving our items in our bag (almost forgetting some of them) because he was too busy yelling at a coworker that he wanted to leave work.

The zoo was ok. A lot of walking which is to be expected. Do not go to the Canadian exhibit if you have children or are pushing a stroller or wagon. The hill to go up is not worth seeing racoons/moose and whatnot. Today was rather hot, a lot of the animals were heaving and laying in the shade which is to be expected (not heaving part obviously)..but it was sad to see.   A lot of the aquarium... more

Very disappointed with the Toronto Zoo. That place is not kept up. The asphalt in the entrance looked like it was put 25 years ago with no maintenance. The grass was 1/4 of a meter long (no exaggeration). The place looks old. With everything they collect from tickets and parking (which was $12 btw), they can allocate money for maintenance. The animals looked sad in their habitats(which were not... more

Zoo's are very rough to review. The farther the exhibits are away from each other, the more space each animal has (which is wonderful) but more for us visitors to walk. I'm giving this zoo 3 stars because of lack of direction in between exhibits. I feel like there was only one way out, and you have to follow the path all the way through before getting to the exit.

We did get to see the baby... more

I've been to a lot of zoos and I know they're usually "hit and miss" when it comes to seeing the animals. On the day we went, it was mostly a miss as most of the animals were in hiding for the day. Still, we got to see a lot of them. The zoo is a tough one to walk as you back track a good bit to get to different areas. Again, no big deal, but bring comfortable walking shoes. The staff was... more

We decided to visit the Toronto Zoo while we were in Scarborough since we haven't been there before. The zoo is quite large and being a sunny day, it was enjoyable to walk through. However, the exhibits and attractions looked old and some renovations and touch ups were needed. Many of the restaurants weren't open when we went. We found that a lot of the animals were sleeping or were not in the... more

This fun zoo in eastern Toronto has a ton of animal exhibits and is great for animal lovers both young and old. The various parts of the park are grouped by geography: Australia, Eurasia, Americas, Africa, and Southeast Asia, as well as a zone just for Canada-specific animals - so you can learn about different geographies and ecosystems while you explore. The zoo is extremely large, so bring... more

They do not treat ALL their animals well here. I saw ankle chains on their elephants and wild felines pacing back and forth from anxiety and boredom. Oh and a Polar Bear is not meant to be outside in scorching summer heat!

Nice zoo within the city with wide well maintained foot paths, the spacing of the indoor spaces was perfect as we visited on a brisk day. Never got to cold and easily warmed up as we walked thru the indoor exhibit.

Rating: 3 1/2*

It's been a few years since I have been to the Toronto Zoo but the departure of the Panda Bears made it a priority for me to return.

We went on the second week of March and unfortunately the weather was still cold. Since we went early, we went straight to the Panda exhibit and we were able to captured some great photos and videos. I can't believe that 5 years have already... more

I would say that it's been about 10 years since my last visit to the Toronto Zoo, so I had to go this past weekend before the giant pandas left for Calgary. It was not as busy as I expected for the end of Panda-mania during March Break; the line-up for entry was only about 6min, and the only other place that was really busy was the Tim Hortons by the gates (which was way too slow, the only... more

This zoo is crazy spread out! There will be ample walking in your day, wear your good shoes and watch out for the dive bomb geese. One tried to kill me and I'm forever scarred. But the real animals, the ones you come to see, are awesome! The exhibits and grounds were well-maintained and we saw plenty of animals in each area. I was surprised there were as many outside in the colder temperatures.... more

Went there to see lovely pandas before they leave for Calgary. The zoo is big. If you want to see all the animals, save the whole day for it. Some animals were off display in winter though (Indian rhino for example). The zoo has different events each month, you can check the schedule ahead of time and bring your kids to some of them.

Had a great time at the zoo. We were here during Thanksgiving weekend, which was also the baby pandas' 2nd birthday. So the zoo was looking pretty festive, there were pumpkin and Thanksgiving decorations everywhere, plus face painting for the pandas' bday. The zoo is beautiful, very clean and well-maintained. With lots of parking and space for picnics inside the park. We had interactions with a... more

was not impressed! all animals was sleeping or not out side. some animals looked bored and sad. we arrived at 2pm and they should of said that everything was gonna be closed by 4:30pm i had time to see almost everything until some guy at the panda and kangaroo place kicked us out when it was our last stop of the day cause it was 4:25pm. we could've took that 5min to take picture of the animal... more

Fall weather makes for a great zoo experience. The crowds are light and the animals are very active. Remember to come with your phone or camera battery is charged and comfortable shoes are on.

Wow. I didn't have time to plan my trip to the zoo, but it turned out better that way. I found myself exploring all the different exhibits with a childlike perspective.

The walk around the park is beautiful as you don't always feel like you're in a zoo. The facilities seem to be well maintained, and the animals here seem like their needs are being tended to.

The panda exhibit is the star of... more

What an amazing experience. Vast, diverse, and all around fun the Toronto Zoo offers so much to their customers that you need to dedicate a couple days to experience it all. We barely covered 40% of the major observation areas, and it's a trek from one area to the other; wear your most comfortable shoes!

We primarily came to see the Giant Pandas being raised there. The wait time felt very... more

This zoo is big and beautiful! We came early to avoid lines and found great parking. We didn't have to wait to see anything, not even the pandas !! We purchased a City Pass and went through the prepaid line with no wait or issues. Paid $12 for parking.

I loved how clean this place was and really appreciated that the extras like the rides were really cheap. The food was a bit expensive but the... more

I go to see Pandas enough said! Okay i'll say a little more it cost $30 per person to go enjoy this zoo here in Toronto. It has pandas but not for long they will be moving to a different zoo very soon. However, we were in town to catch a view of them during our trip and it was well worth it. They are very cute. The rest of the zoo was fun too you get up closer to animals through glass wall or... more

Had to make a visit before the pandas left! If you want to see the pandas in a reasonable amount of time, the key is to go early and make a beeline for it. The line can be well upwards of 2 hours. The weather is getting a bit cooler but the wait outside in the sun is pretty tough. There are exhibits and signage to keep you interested throughout the line. It starts outside and snakes around... more

The Toronto zoo is beautiful and it is huge. A lot of trees surrounding the place and animals beautiful and very interactive. The only negative part is that there was 1hr wait in line to see the polar bear.

The Toronto Zoo is absolutely amazing! Coming from The Philadelphia Zoo, I have high expectations and the Toronto Zoo went above them!

First, this zoo is usually very crowded. The parking lot is filled to the brim and the line to buy tickets was long. For example, it took nearly 10 minutes to actually buy the tickets. However, since the zoo is so large, at over 600 Acres, it doesn't really... more

IS THERE SUCH THING AS A 6-STAR REVIEW? UGH this is the best place ever! I can't get enough of how amazing this place is. Sure they had a strike, but employees need job security so I am totally unaffected by it. Every exhibit has a wide variety of animals, amphibians and creepy crawlies that will leave you breathless. Panda exhibit is quite fascinating because they are rentals, SO GO BEFORE... more

Pandas!!!!!!! They will only be there until March 2018. Go see them! The otter is pretty awesome too. The waterpark is legit (according to the child). There are many nice things about the zoo. They have a large variety of animals and for food places. Check out the Temple Ruin exhibit. The zoo employee told us many people miss that part of the zoo. Water fountains are hard to find so pack water... more

A day at the Toronto Zoo is the perfect summer time activity - everyone gets to be outside, be active, and see some fascinating animals.

PARKING: We got there just after opening and managed to find parking near the entrance (parking is $10 - paid with admission). This is awesome at the end of the day, and after having walked over 10,000 steps!

TIP: You can rent strollers, including double... more

So let's start with the good. We had a great time. Tons of Animals, who have a lot of space and seem happy in their enclosures. Getting to see the pandas and polar bears was the best part. Don't miss the polar bear feeding.
While a great place, be prepared to walk. It's about a mile hike just to see the moose.
Also, there is not much in the way of healthy food. Just pizza, and if you want to... more

I haven't been to a Zoo since I moved from Singapore to Canada 8 years ago. The excitement was real. I wanted to to go the zoo more than I wanted to see the CN Tower.

We planned a whole day to visit the entire thing but suprisingly it only took about 5-6 hours including eating time. We got there as early as we could to opening time and honestly that makes a difference. There are less people in... more

Just wanted to say that the Simba Safari Lodge in the African Savannah uses a real chicken breast fillet (seemed to be steamed) in their chicken bacon club sandwich. Also it's on a burger bun which was not what I was expecting. Tasty though expensive for what it is (as are all the food options there). There is a bar here though! And the zoo allows you to eat the food you brought from home at... more

We just spent 5hrs at the zoo (6/28/17). My boys, 8 and 10, and I enjoyed it very much.

We bought tickets as part of the Toronto Citypass (TripAdvisor had the best deal) so we didn't have stand in line for tickets and entrance.

Parking $12 CAD
Zooomobile $9 CAD

After walking for hours we took a break on the zoomobile, which took us around the zoo and dropped us off at various stops.

The zoo... more

Lots of new animals I haven't seen before. They have more room then most zoos. Saw a baby camel, rhino, panda, gorilla, etc. Good to see their mating. Zoo is well kept, loved their fall decorations. Checkout the city pass for huge discount on bundled top attractions.

It is a HUGE zoo! HUGE! Be prepared to trek miles when you come here. But it's not all that bad, the animals have lots of room to roam and it is a very nice, well taken care of zoo. It's one of the few zoos I have been to where the animals did not look miserable. But really, I want to give them 3 stars because as a parent, I have some complaints/tips for other parents.

We came on an... more

This is the best Zoo I have ever visited, and I have been to MANY! I could be a biased because I got to watch panda cubs at play, or because they have three gorgeous Arctic wolves, or maybe because, I got to watch for about 45 minutes a polar bear cub at play and being fed. (I could not walk away!) or got to see penguins being fed, or honest to goodness white lions. Or maybe the playful... more

Always something new to see

I have been going to the zoo for more than a few years and sometimes several times a year. There is always something new to see whether its a new exhibit, habitat or even something one of the animals is up to. I do find the best time to go is early to mid spring when it isn't so hot.... more

a must see while in Toronto + a special overnight treat

The Toronto Zoo is a always a big win with any kids. While the adults tend to like the big animals (elephants, giraffes, etc), the kids seem to flock to the smaller ones (beaver, otter, frogs, etc). Regardless, there is enough variety for everyone. The zoo is large and there is a lot of walking, bring good shoes. Also bring... more

toronto zoo

Great place to take the family, like being in the countryside. Lovely walks between the animals. Animals kept in lovely surroundings.

spacious

Compared to European Zoos this one has a lot of space for the animals. Great exercise. nice train, zoo mobile. Especially liked the white lions, and primates, fun to find insects and lizards too.

A Lot of Walking, AND NO ELEPHANTS

What's a zoo without elephants? Come on! Okay, I understand it gets too cold for the elephants in Winter, which could stretch from mid-November to mid-April in a bad year, but still. They're trying to make up for it with polar bears and pandas, but really? At least they kept the lions, rhinos, crocs, gorillas and giraffes. On the other... more

One of the best around

We've been going to the Toronto Zoo for the last 5-6 years, and the kids always have a great time. There's so many options on animals to see, it's nearly impossible to see the whole place in one shot. Definitely one of the best zoo's we've ever been to.

A great day trip

I have been visiting the Toronto Zoo for years. When the children were young, we were members but now I still go occasionally as the space is so lovely. It is a good walk and an enjoyable way to see the animals. I am now a " wanna be " grandmother so I can take my friend's baby to the... more

Always a good time

Best time to go is in fall after school is back in. Cooler days are kinder for both you and the animals.
Great place to get to with the kids as it is a whole day's activity and they will be tired by the time you are done.
Might recommend bringing healthy snacks yourself as choices inside can be limited.

Kids loved the animals

We went to the zoo with my husband and three children. Picked May to visit as I was hoping the crowds would be smaller since the kids were still in school. I assumed right and although there was other visitors, because it's such a large area people were very spaced out. I liked that it wasn't as busy so that... more

all the shops were closed and its 1 week from June

good points about the Zoo was that the crowds were low and that means no waiting for the exhibits. the pandas are alright but the big animals were far and few between as the noon day sun made them hide. we were hungry but could not find anything open and it was the last week before June. Bad points stores... more

Fun

Great for kids, something to see and learn. As for an adult's perspective, it is average. Not much to do for adults. You cannot bring in snacks because they dont want you to feed the animals. Conviniently, there's vending machines and cafe inside.

A great day

The Toronto zoo is pretty pricey when you factor in parking (which isn't always close, a distance to cross street and walk to gate), admission, train cost and food/drinks however it is a great way to spend the day if your an animal lover.
It's fun to see all the animals but a suggestion would be to post a sign... more

Awesome zoo

We love this place. Took my daughter this year and got to see the new baby polar bear, the new baby giraffes and just had a great time . The zoo is very clean, easy to navigate and has tons of animal species. The shops are fun and we always bring home some fun things.

Amazing day out for the family

A highly recommended day out option with your family. The zoo is huge and each area has a different feel, keeping things interesting throughout.
Bring comfortable shoes, hydrate often on hot days and enjoy yourself!

Toronto Zoo Visit

Whether you are visiting for the first time or coming to see the Pandas, the Toronto Zoo is an
exciting adventure no matter your age. I have been a visitor over the past 30 years. The zoo makes sure that folks of all ages are welcomed and engaged during their visit.

Toronto Zoo is the go to place for GTA families

We've been regulars at the zoo for years. It continues to be our go to place to enjoy the outdoors while entertaining and educating our children. They do a great job maintaining a good visitor experience while keeping priority on the health and welfare of the animals. I've heard comments that it's too spread out and the enclosures don't allow... more

Beautiful place for a visit on a warm day

Loved the zoo. It is huge and interesting. Has a lot to offer to adults and kids. It is well designed by areas of origins of animals. Very specious. You can easily trend the entire day there. Has a lot if places to stop for a lunch or snack.

Great zoo, horrible parking

Great zoo and nice exhibits.. Pandas were so cute.. Couple of issues.. They should visit Disney or any other American parks to learn how to handle parking. If you go there on a busy day, you are asked to park so far off, that it is almost a punishment for you. Walk 1 mile to reach the zoo if you... more

The best zoo I have ever seen

I went there last month. It was huge. I didn't use Zoomobile. It took 4 hours to walk around the zoo and see all animals. I enjoyed it with good exercise. When I went to see Pandas in the morning, Information board showed 30 min for waiting time. when I came back there, a zookeeper explained Panda wouldn't show up... more

Great Strides Walk at the Zoo

Once again, the Zoo hosted this annual fundraiser as part of a Canada-wide initiative for Cystic Fibrosis research.
The Toronto Zoo has to be the perfect venue for this event. Participants raise money for a very worthwhile cause, but also get to experience an outing that is second to none. The zoo is clean and even when packed with people... more

Comfortable shoes a must

Firstly, make sure you use the Zoomobile (extra charge) to travel between the areas of the Zoo, particularly if you are pushed for time. Secondly, wear comfortable shoes anyway, as there is plenty of walking involved, even if you include the Zoomobile.
As some of the other reviewers have noticed, some of the enclosures were quite small when compared to... more

awesome zoo...parking fail

Make sure you get one of plastic parking passes. Biggest scam in the world...instead charging at the entrance like every other attraction in the world, they issue it at the ticket office. They fired the parking attendants and replaced them with this scam system. Marred an amazing zoo with a stupid system.

Excellent Zoo but lots of walking

The Toronto Zoo has to be a must if you have children or family visiting Ontario for the first time. Although there is a very lot of walking involved it is still a truly amazing venue with so many things to see at the park......like the Panda and Polar Bears. The Splash Pad and Kids Zone. One of my favourite... more

Polar Bears and Panda's

Toronto Zoo has a lot of attractions for the whole family to see., such as the Children's Zoo, Face Painting, Coloring station at the Turtle display., as well as all the animals. Favorite for me was the Polar Bears and the Panda's. So cute. This Zoo is huge, you could spend all day here., lots of benches to sit and... more

A nice afternoon walk

This Zoo is huge, the greenhouse architecture nestled in the Forest is beautiful. You could go to this Zoo several time and each time discover something new. Very large splash pad and kids zone in the summer. The zoo is large enough that even on a really busy summer day you can find a bench in some shade to have... more

Well worth the money

I have to say that I've been to many zoos in the past, but never the Toronto Zoo and a big reason has been the cost. I had a hard time justifying the cost versus the Bowmanville Zoo or other smaller zoos... but now that I have seen the Toronto Zoo, I can see the cost is definitely worth the... more

Probably the best zoo in Canada

I've been to the San Diego Zoo, which is so far my favorite. This zoo is not too far off. If it had a nicer climate, they could do better with the landscaping. The animals seem to be in good care and happy. I definitely came for the Pandas and was not dissapointed. I got to the zoo right when... more

Lots of animals but small cages

We love animals and were hopefully going to see them in better surroundings. The zoo is massive so wear a comfortable pair of shoes. We went in May and the weather was perfect and the zoo wasn't really busy which was great for viewing the animals. The other side to that is the zoo was massive which you would think... more

Great collection of animals, stunning layout

The Toronto Zoo has just about every animal you'd want to see at a zoo. They've laid out many of the enclosures to maximize areas that the animals can be seen in, as well as making it possible to accommodate large groups of people. Usually for the more popular animals, there is more than one location to view from. The... more

Hello Humphrey

visited on a cool March morning. Met Humphrey and the Giant Pandas. The facilities were nice. Many attractions closed for winter but understandable. Took TTC and that was a easy connection from the subway. Try and arrive for opening as the animals are active.

Confused and hungry

Cute polar bear cub, penguins, stately lionesses, snoozy grizzly bear, etc etc. Couldn't make sense of what food outlets were or were not open - signs were out as though open, but they weren't. The handout given by the ticket office was out of date (I was told later) and had the wrong opening hours for food and gift outlets... more

Animal lover left feeling exhausted and somewhat sad

Toronto Zoo; billed as the world's 3rd largest zoo and one I was very much looking forward to visiting!
Given its location, catching public transport to the zoo proved a long, drawn out experience. One in which my partner and I were both willing to make as we love animals! I never expected myself to end up disappointed in the... more

Fun for all ages

You can see all every possible animal you can practically think of.
What an experience the zoo is huge and you can visit it multiple times and still not see everything.
A must see experience

Great day

A fantastic time of year to go to the zoo.
Still cool enough that the animals are out and roaming around and warm enough to enjoy them in comfort.
The spring flower display throughout the zoo is amazing a good day away from the office

Great day out - lots of walking

Went on a busy hot and sunny weekend.
The zoo was very spread out and being in the middle of a forest / park gave it a more natural feel than some other zoos I have been to. They had a good selection of animals from around the world. As a visitor to Canada, I especially liked the Canadian area... more

Amazing

Lots of cool exhibits! We definitely most enjoyed the pandas and the polar bears! There is a lot of walking, however. The zoo is big, plan to spend the entire day. The Canadian Domain was pretty far from all of the other areas of the zoo, a lot of walking, and not that interesting. Overall, we had a great time,... more

Loved the pandas….lots of walking

We visited the Zoo on our holiday in October 2013. There are some interesting and beautiful animals and habitats to see (we especially loved the pandas and the cute raccoons), however there was so much walking, especially to the Canadian Domain with little to keep us amused en route. There also didn't seem to be much open for food and... more

Fun on school trip

My daughter and I went to the zoo on a school trip. There were 4 bus-loads in our group. Staff were very helpful when we arrived and throughout the day. We loved to see the pandas and the baby polar bear Humphrey.There were lots of nice areas to eat our packed lunches.
There is a lot of walking so remember... more

Disappointing

I have wanted to go and see Toronto Zoo for ages and we recently had visitors from abroad so the perfect reason to go. I had high hopes for the zoo as it has such a great reputation but myself felt like its undeserved. There is an enormous amount of walking and you don't mind when there are a lot... more

Great

The zoo is huge! (be prepared to walk a lot)
There is a wilde variety of animals.
The place is clean and well organized, very good to spend hours with kids or friends who are interested in zoos.
Take a look on the City Pass to save money when visiting Toronto: pt.citypass.com/toronto/toronto-zoo

Excellent Zoo - Enjoyable Tram Ride As Well

The Toronto Zoo is a world class zoo. We enjoyed visiting it and seeing the animals. We enjoyed in particular seeing the panda bears. The tram ride around the zoo was great and we saw a lot of animals on it; in fact we enjoyed it so much we did it twice (i.e. the second time getting off at the... more

Excellent zoo, long walking layout

We loved our trip to the zoo. We went to the panda experience first and were really glad we were there on a school day and not in the summer. They are prepared for hugely long lines! We happily walked right in. The exhibits along the way were very informative and you get to be really close to the pandas.... more

if you have seen pandas elsewhere before, you will be disappointed with the Toronto Zoo pandas

We have been to the soon many times. The Toronto Zoo have lots oc animals including giraffe and tiger. But most of us know the elephants are no longer here. The Buffalo Zoo is a small park in comparison and would be less exhausting to go through. Neither of them is a fun place to visit during winter especially if... more

A great place to visit

I've been there a few years ago and it was great.
The zoo is very big and there are lots of animals to see there.
If you feel a bit hungry during the day(which you porbably will since the zoo is big and you're gonna spend a lot of time there) there's a nice restaurant and a few fast food... more

Huge disappointment--We wondered alone through the park

After we paid our admission fee to the employee at the gate, we did not see another employee until the trucks came through to heard the visitors at closing time. The zoo paths were poorly marked. Signs had been moved and the arrows led you down roads that turned out to be service roads. You did not know you had... more

Pleasant visit

This year we visited the zoo especially to see the pandas. We were not disappointed. The animals were well kept and taken care of. It was wonderful to see them enjoying their food and playing around. We also loved the baby polar. There were lots to see with many indoor exhibits (pavilions) which very well maintained. It's a great place... more

Must Visit For Tourists To Toronto Area

The zoo is quite expansive and very well organized into the various groupings of animals for viewing. Be prepared to walk lots and lots. There are many outdoor cages with animals, as well there are many buildings with animals too.

Dont bother if it's winter or very cold

Visited during a cold spring day (8 degrees). Had been cold for days leading up. Most of the animals were either hiding out of the cold, attractions were closed and only a small amount of animals were out or active. Nothing to see during winter, don't bother

An excellent for any or all ages

There are several 'baby' animals of different sizes...pandas, polar bears, lions, etc. REALLY interesting, informative, and just a thoroughly enjoyable and full day!!

The Zoo has continued to go downhill for years

Do not go, the Zoo has lost it's accreditation's along with the respect of both the governing bodies that oversee the worlds Zoos and with animal rights groups. Need another reason look up the pricing for a family of 4 for a day at the Zoo and you wil experience sticker shock. I use to buy season passes years ago... more