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The community has spoken and the votes are in!

The female Masai giraffe calf, born February 22nd and affectionally known as #BabyLongNeck, now has a name and we are so grateful to everyone who participated! This is the highest engagement we have ever had with a naming contest, a reflection of the love and support our community feels for the animals in our care at their Toronto Zoo. With over 23,000 votes, there was a clear winner, and we’re thrilled to share the giraffe calf’s name is….

🦒 IMARA 🦒

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At your Toronto Zoo, our mission is to connect people, animals, conservation science, and traditional knowledge to fight extinction. That’s why in 2024 we proudly joined the Illegal Plant Trade Coalition (IPTC) as a Keystone Partner, and we are proud to share this partnership with you today.

Coordinated by the Botanic Gardens Conservation International – BGCI, the Coalition brings together botanic gardens and other partners, including conservation organizations, policy and advocacy bodies, enforcement agencies, researchers, and community groups for combined action to address, understand, and mitigate the illegal plant trade.

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Take it or leaf it – the cooler weather is here and your Toronto Zoo has so much to offer through the fall season! Open 365 days a year, there are benefits to every season here at the Zoo, and we’ve created a list of the top 3 reasons why fall is a great time to visit, especially this Thanksgiving long weekend!