Toronto Zoo is home to more than 3,000 animals representing over 300 species, with 10 km of walking trails across seven zoogeographic regions in Rouge National Urban Park.
Neighbourhood: Scarborough · Address: 2000 Meadowvale Road, Toronto, Ontario, M1B 5K7 · Hours: Open every day, all year; hours vary by date. Check the official Toronto Zoo hours before visiting. · Price Range: $$ · Phone: (416) 392-5900
You can see everything from Arctic wolves to Komodo dragons, and walk through immersive indoor pavilions like the Indo-Malaya rainforest. Serious animal nerds will want to catch daily feedings and keeper talks for up-close experiences.
It's Canada's largest zoo by far, spread over 700 acres—if you want a shot at seeing orangutans, Sumatran tigers, and polar bears in one spot, this is the only game in town. The geographic layout means animals are grouped by continent, and the enormous splash pad (open summer) is something no other Toronto attraction has.
Toronto Zoo is a large, full-day attraction in Scarborough's Rouge National Urban Park. The Zoo's current visitor plan describes more than 3,000 animals representing over 300 species, with 10 km of walking trails arranged across seven zoogeographic regions.
Plan for distance rather than trying to see everything in one quick loop. The official map and current animal updates are the best sources for choosing regions, indoor pavilions, and any notices before you leave. The Zoo is open every day, all year, but hours change by date and last admission is one hour before closing.
The Zoo is accessible by car and public transit at 2000 Meadowvale Road. The official plan lists $20 parking and links to current TTC, GO Transit, Durham Transit, and other visitor information. Toronto Zoo also publishes disability services information, including accessible parking spaces, wheelchair-accessible pavilions, and free wheelchair rentals with a refundable deposit.
For evening plans, the Zoo's official Glow in the Wild page is the source of truth for the inaugural after-dark lantern experience opening September 2, 2026. Regular Toronto Zoo animals will not be viewable during Glow in the Wild; see the dedicated event guide before buying a ticket.
The Zoo's official visitor plan currently says it is home to more than 3,000 animals representing over 300 species.
Toronto Zoo is at 2000 Meadowvale Road, Toronto, Ontario, M1B 5K7, just north of Highway 401 in Rouge National Urban Park.
The official visitor plan currently lists parking at $20. Check the Zoo's parking page before travelling because visitor policies and fees can change.
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