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Toronto Zoo.
The Toronto Zoo is rated among top 10 most respected zoos in the world. In over 30 years of existence it has promoted education and conservation with much breeding success. With its diverse animal and plant exhibits it has been a major tourist attraction in the region drawing over 1.2 million visitors per year.

With over 5,000 animals displayed on 710 acres the Toronto Zoo is also one of the largest in the world. Its walking trails exceed 10km which makes it a challenge to explore all areas in just one day. The animal exhibits are divided into several areas, each representing roughly a zoogeographic region. Although the Zoo is usually admired for its animal showcase the plant collection is said to be worth more. Various plant species from around the world fill the pavilions giving resident animals a natural setting.

Toronto Zoo - The African Pavilion.
The African section receives generally most interest with lions, elephants and gorillas drawing crowds of children. The indoor exhibit showcases a spectacular aquarium filled with colourful fish from Lake Malawi.
Toronto Zoo - The Indo-Malayan Pavilion.
Orangutans are certainly the most popular of animals in Indo-Malayan Woods section. While in this pavilion watch out for butterflies landing on your head and birds running free at your feet.
Toronto Zoo - The Eurasian exhibit.
The Eurasian section is quite extensive in size, fitting well herds of European buffalo, reindeer and Przewalski's horse. An almost extinct snow leopard is also showcased here.
Toronto Zoo - The Australasian Pavilion.
The Australian section dazzles with colourful marine life displays from Oceania. The emus and kangaroos exhibit is open for entry, although visitors are ristricted to stay on the pathway.
Toronto Zoo - The American Pavilion.
The Americas section showcases animals from South and Central America with flamingos and jaguars drawing most attention from visitors. The indoor exhibit is quite extensive with displays of both animal and plant species from the region.
Toronto Zoo - The Canadian Domain.
Canadian wildlife exhibit is separated from the Americas and somewhat hidden but certainly worth the visit boasting buffalo, moose, grizzly bear and wolves. Located in The Rouge Park, the Zoo offers natural setting for many native animal, bird, and plant species.
Toronto Zoo - Splash Island.
In recent years, the Zoo has invested in a section dedicated to children. The Kids Zoo offers a fun way to learn about wildlife while theatre often hosts popular TV cartoon characters. The splash area is very popular among children of all ages and often is the very reason why youngers want to come back to the zoo.
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