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Green Vision Statement
The Toronto Zoo has a strong record of environmental protection and of energy efficient operation management. The Zoo has stimulated staff, volunteers and the public to live sustainably in balance with nature. We understand and accept that climate change is a real threat to earth’s biodiversity, perhaps most acutely to our own species. We accept that humans are largely responsible for global warming as a result of our use of non-renewable energy resources and the emission of greenhouse gases. We encourage people to lessen their ecological footprint on the earth.
Our vision toward a green and sustainable future will include:
- Eco-ethical partnerships
- Green funding plans
- Green staff culture
- Promotion of green programs and achievements
- Sustainable energy use and production
The Toronto Zoo has a long history of involvement in many environmental programs and projects. Below are a few of the current initiatives that the Toronto Zoo is involved in.
Toronto Zoo Green Plan (July 2007)
In our continued efforts to reduce our ecological footprint, the Zoo has produced a Green Plan to guide our practices and policies. To view our Green Plan please click  here. |
ECO-CELLTM
ECO-CELLTM is a cell phone recycling program that encourages responsible waste management of electronic materials. Through the recycling of cell phones, and other small electronic devices we are able to help in the preservation of critical lowland gorilla rainforest habitat in Africa. To learn more about ECO-CELLTM please click here.
GRIP (Green Reward Incentives Program)
GRIP is an incentive-based program designed to encourage staff and volunteers to become involved in green activities. If everyone in a workplace or group makes small changes to his or her daily practices, it adds up to make a significant difference in the environment. A reward program is a great way to provide incentive to start making those changes. To learn more about the Toronto Zoo's GRIP program and how you can implement similar programs please click here.
Great Lakes Conservation
The Great Lakes are a valuable resource for both wildlife and humans. Invasive species, pollution, and development on wetlands and shorelines are a few of the factors that are rapidly destroying the viability of the Great Lakes. The Toronto Zoo has partnered with 45 other zoos and aquaria to aid in the conservation of the Great Lakes. To learn more about what the Zoo is doing to help with Great Lakes conservation and how you can help too please click here.
The Toronto Zoo is currently updating its environmental initiatives and will be posting more in the future. Keep checking back for more information.
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