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Official X account of your Toronto Zoo, a conservation organization that protects people, wildlife and wild spaces. WARNING: may contain traces of cute.
2000 Meadowvale Road, Toronto
Joined January 2014
“The reality for many species is simple: out of sight,out of mind,off the planet" #YourTorontoZoo is proud to announce the launch of #GuardiansofWild 2025-2027, a transformative new strategic plan that redefines our role as a conservation organization operating a world-class zoo
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Looking to share your passion for wildlife and wild spaces this fall and through the coming year? 📋 Become a Year-Round Volunteer at your Toronto Zoo and help us fight extinction as proud and passionate Guardians of Wild 🌿 Apply before Sept. 21 at https://t.co/RByRdLpNWh
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My Last Big Beautiful Bash of Conventional Medicine! Tuesday September 9th @ 8:oo PM CT. Join me - It's Free.
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Congratulations to the Harder family on being Your Toronto Zoo’s ONE MILLIONTH VISITOR for 2025 💚🥳🎉 Here's to one million more memories, milestones, and meaningful connections! 🌍💫 #GuardiansOfWild #YourTorontoZoo
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Why did the Hamerkop enter the crate? To contribute to her co-operative care plan 🪶 On this #WelfareWednesday, meet “M.C.” Hamerkop - a voluntary participant in our efforts to crate training, all while promoting optimal animal well-being. Learn more ⬇️ https://t.co/r3zLaV8zrw
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Guess who's now licensed to zoom? 💨🎈 Critically endangered Western lowland gorilla Nassir just got his “driver’s license,” having turned 16 today. He’s cruising steadily into adulthood alongside his 20-year-old brother, Sadiki 🦍 Read more ⬇️ https://t.co/3kfuDMD6yk
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Since when did securing a nation’s borders and prioritizing citizen safety become labeled as racism? How did we come to this and most importantly why?
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Anyone need a ride home? All aboard 🚍 Was it back-to-school for someone you know today? How did their first day go? 📚
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Happy First Day Of School 📚 From all your Toronto Zoo friends, wishing students and educators a safe and fun return to the classroom ✏️
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We're open this Labour Day long weekend! ☀️ Bring the fam for a wild adventure at your Toronto Zoo! 🌲 Soar above the trees on the TundraAir 🕶️ Dive into the Wild Explorer VR Theatre 🎟️ Skip the lines by getting tickets at https://t.co/TcXmA6Cu4Y We can't wait to see you 🦩
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Scientists from Your Toronto Zoo, @UofRegina, and @UNBC measured cortisol in three bat species. Levels were higher in long-distance migrants and juveniles. This provides baseline data for future stress studies. Read more ⬇️ https://t.co/cxaJf53VIG
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Find our CWO trailer in the wild and scan the QR code for great deals on wheels!
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Today is #InternationalBatDay 🦇 Earlier this year, your Toronto Zoo pledged to help eight bat species in Ontario. With support from our @NWMOCanada partners, the team traveled Ontario to collect data and support conservation for bats. Learn more ⬇️ https://t.co/7418Gb1GI3
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7-year-old gorilla Charlie is visiting the Wildlife Health & Science Centre today for toe surgery, x-rays & follow-up care. 🦍 Visitors can view the procedure at the Wildlife Health & Science Centre gallery. Stay tuned for updates on her recovery!
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Sweet treats for Shintay 🍩 26-year old Grizzly bear Shintay recently enjoyed some fun, fresh treats in her Canadian Domain habitat. Wondering what the recipe consisted of? 🐻 Read more ⬇️ https://t.co/kYFQXfMQ0t
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Your Toronto Zoo's two MOO-est residents have made quite the debut — and just in time for the Jays’ postseason push! ⚾🐮 Learn more here ⬇️ https://t.co/2wRVNkzQB2
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If you are interested in east coast mountain lion reintroduction efforts, and also how this ties into big cat reintroduction efforts in the UK, etc., check out my latest piece at The Linnean Society of London journal @LinneanSociety
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Visit with Canada's only Sumatran orangutans at the world-class Gunung Leuser Orangutan Outdoor habitat! 🦧 Book early at https://t.co/TcXmA6Cu4Y to save 🎟️ See you soon!
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🐮 Visit with the Highland Cattle in Eurasia Wilds 💦 Enjoy Splash Island from 10:30am - 6:00pm 🏥 Stop by the Wildlife Health and Science Centre 🌿 Journey through the expanded Greenhouse and discover unique plant species 🎥 Experience the Wild Explorer Virtual Reality Theatre
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We're open this Labour Day Weekend! ☀️ With days to go until the long weekend and the start of a new month, your Toronto Zoo invites you to soak up what’s left of summer with a Zoo visit ⬇️
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Interested in sharing your passion for wildlife and wild spaces? 🌿 Become a Year-Round Volunteer at your Toronto Zoo and help us connect people, animals, conservation science, and traditional knowledge to fight extinction 📋 Learn more at https://t.co/RByRdLpNWh 📋
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i think resumes are very bad vehicles for technical backgrounds. Any LLM can make it semi compelling resume but all lack context to properly eval the candidate's contributions.. let's skip all the resumes and instead let recruiters just chat with an agent representing seekers..
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Mirror, mirror on the wall 🪞 Mark your calendars and join us on the weekend of Sept. 20/21 for International Red Panda Day! Discover how your Zoo is doing everything it can to reverse their decreasing numbers in the wild, while learning more about the Red Pandas in our care 🦊
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Happy 43rd Birthday to our pointy but perfect friend, Annie 🎈 Here’s to another year of digging, foraging, and being the absolutely unforgettable short-beaked echidna you are! Be sure to stop by the Australasia Pavilion to spot the elusive and nocturnal Annie 🧡
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(3:53pm) - The accident has been cleared and Meadowvale Rd. has been reopened. Guests can now exit through our regular Toronto Zoo exit.
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Please be advised that due to a motor vehicle collision, Meadowvale Rd. south of Zoo Rd. is closed ⚠️ This does not impact our Toronto Zoo entrance, however it is affecting our drop-off loop. On-site guests should exit via our entrance. Please stay tuned for further updates.
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