Saturday, May 16 - Monday, May 18
Extended Admission Hours
9:30am to 7:00pm Daily!
🎫 Members enjoy early entry &
🌿 Sensory-Friendly Early Admission hours begin, with entry at 9:00am on weekends and holidays.
Last entry one hour before Zoo closes
There’s so much to ZOO this May long weekend! Enjoy the budding spring atmosphere of Rouge National Urban Park at your Toronto Zoo and soak up tropical vibes in our five indoor tropical pavilions, filled with lush landscapes and wildlife from around the world. Connect with more than 3,000 animals and explore 10 km of scenic trails. Enjoy special activities, animals, conservation science, and more!
Splash Island is back!
Opens Weekends & Holidays Starting May 16
Beat the summer heat at Splash Island, your Toronto Zoo’s interactive splash pad experience! Spanning two acres in the Discovery Zone, Splash Island is packed with watery fun — from gentle spray tunnels to water-spouting animal features. It’s the perfect way to cool down on a hot day of adventure.
Gorilla Climb Ropes Course
Open Weekends & Holidays
Hang out like a Western lowland gorilla on the Gorilla Climb Ropes Course! Safely swing, crawl, and balance your way through 26 exciting elements as you choose your own adventure nearly 33 feet above the ground.
Face Painting, Body Art, and Henna!
Opens Weekends & Holidays Starting May 16
Transform into your favorite animal with our talented face painters and caricature artists!
Kangaroo Walk-thru
Opens Weekends & Holidays Starting May 16
Step into the Australasian Outback and experience the kangaroo mob from within their habitat.
Guardians
talks
Happening Now!
Follow the schedule below to meet our Guardians of Wild and learn more about your favourite Toronto Zoo animals!
Get Up Close and Personal On Your Next Trip to the Zoo!
The perfect way to meet your favourite animals up close! Runs Year-round!
Tours
Treat Your Loved Ones Like a VIP!
New for 2026!
Golf Cart Tours - Book a 3-hour tour for you and up to five guests
This May Long Weekend, step into an immersive VR adventure that transports guests to the Canadian Arctic, where polar bears endure months of waiting for the winter ice to return. An entertaining experience where you'll step into breathtaking cinematography with real-world science and conservation storytelling. Brave the ice and witness the resilience of the largest land predator in one of the harshest environments on Earth.
Your Toronto Zoo strives to provide experience and events that are accessible to all guests.
Accommodation requests by guests for experiences and events are always welcome and every effort will be made to provide optimal support for the needs of guests with disabilities.
*Please note all events subject to change without notice.
