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Toronto’s Natural Gems: Urban Oases Amid Skyscrapers

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Exploring Toronto’s Natural Beauty: A Green Oasis In The Urban Jungle

Toronto; Canada’s largest city, is often celebrated for its vibrant culture, towering skyscrapers, and diverse neighborhoods. However, beyond the bustling streets and iconic landmarks like the CN Tower, Toronto is also home to an impressive array of natural spaces that offer residents and visitors alike a chance to escape the urban grind and reconnect with nature. From sprawling parks to serene waterfront trails, Toronto’s green spaces are … Continue

From Scarborough To Madagascar: World Lemur Day

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Lemurs, which we celebrate on this #WorldLemurDay and everyday, call the Madagascar forests home. Sadly, they are recognized as one of the most endangered animal groups in the world.

Earlier this summer, Toronto Zoo staff travelled to the forests of Madagascar to learn how we can make a conservation impact alongside partner Planet Madagascar as proud #GuardiansofWild 🇲🇬

OUR MISSION:
Our Toronto Zoo – Connecting people, animals and
conservation science to fight extinction.

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Ensuring A Safe Journey: World Migratory Bird Day

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Today is World #MigratoryBirdDay, a day to celebrate the incredible diversity of birds that we share our planet with.

Right here at home, Toronto falls within one of the 4 major flyways in Northern America, so we are particularly lucky to enjoy the avian sights! Within the GTA, we have around 350 different species and upwards of 50 million birds either passing through or returning to nest from their overwintering grounds.

Some travel from … Continue

Treating Matu’s Toe- Co-Operate Care With A Masai Giraffe

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Earlier in October, Matu sustained a broken toe on his hind left foot. “Standing sedation” treatment began immediately, along with 3x a day training sessions to best care for this 11-foot-tall patient. As you might imagine, caring for a foot issue on a giraffe is no easy task.

How do you treat a Masai Giraffe with a broken toe?

Step One: Training

Early on in Matu’s injury, Wildlife Care Keepers began 3x … Continue

The Little Penguin That Could Update

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In early October 2023, Wildlife Care Keepers noticed that 24-year-old male penguin Flap was not his usual self when they started their shift in the morning. Flap was lying on his belly with his back legs sticking out. This is not unusual if they are resting, however, it appeared that he may be paralyzed as both his legs and feet were completely immobile.

This was a very heartbreaking and concerning discovery, especially … Continue