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The Toronto Zoo @thetorontozoo.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Today, we recognize the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation 🪶 Join us in reflection by adding an orange ribbon to our Front Entrance bridge 🧡 Zoo guests can also visit our First Nation Art Garden (outside the Americas Pavilion), where information and displays will be available. #NTRD2026

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The Toronto Zoo @thetorontozoo.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

#TZPouchPotato has been busy exploring, digging and stealing hearts, but there’s still one important thing left to do… giving her a name 🤎 Voting for the wombat joey naming contest closes September 30 at 11:59pm. If you haven’t cast your vote yet, now’s your chance: torontozoo.com/wombat 🗳️

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The Toronto Zoo @thetorontozoo.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

POV: When Mom asks you to practise your smile ahead of School Picture Day 📸🍁 #TZTinyTank

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The Toronto Zoo @thetorontozoo.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

For scale: Maple continues to grow and flourish under Kindia's watchful care, and is approximately 14 Heated Rivalry books tall 🍁🦛 Did you know? A proudly Canadian production, #HeatedRivalry is a Crave Canada original featuring homegrown talent like Vancouver actor Hudson Williams. #TZTinyTank

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The Toronto Zoo @thetorontozoo.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

For scale: Maple continues to grow under the loving, watchful eye of Kindia, and is approximately 9 butter tarts long 🍁🦛 Did you know? First introduced in Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan in 1909, robinhoodbaking has been a familiar name in Canadian kitchens for generations 🇨🇦

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The Toronto Zoo @thetorontozoo.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

Happy First Day Of School 📚 From all of your Toronto Zoo staff, volunteers and animals friends, wishing students and educators a safe and fun return to the classroom ✏️

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The Toronto Zoo @thetorontozoo.bsky.social · 05/09/2026

POV: When Mom asks what you plan to accomplish this long weekend 🍁🦛 Reminder: Maple and Kindia are enjoying some bonding time in their Little Hippo Hollow, making them unviewable this long weekend. Stay tuned for news on when they will make their public debut 👀 #TZTinyTank

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The Toronto Zoo @thetorontozoo.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

Raya Health Update 🐉 Our Toronto Zoo team is keeping a close eye on female Komodo dragon, Raya, following some recent, concerning changes in her behaviour and appearance. Learn more about her exploratory surgery happening this morning ⬇️ bit.ly/4yiO5kq

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The Toronto Zoo @thetorontozoo.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

For scale: #Maple currently weighs 16.1 kg, and is approximately 12 hockey pucks high 🍁🦛 Meet the newest rookie on Canada’s starting lineup 🏒 #TZTinyTank

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The Toronto Zoo @thetorontozoo.bsky.social · 29/08/2026

Kindia said no. #Maple replied, “negotiate" 🍁🦛 #TZTinyTank

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The Toronto Zoo @thetorontozoo.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

For scale: #Maple currently weighs 13.2 kg, approximately 528 Timbits 🍩 No box is big enough for Canada's newest timbit 🍁🦛 @timhortonsofficial.bsky.social #TZTinyTank

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IETS @iets-org.bsky.social · 12/08/2026

Hear from former IETS Governor Gabriela Mastromonaco (@thetorontozoo.bsky.social) & former IETS Treasurer Pierre Comizzoli (Smithsonian Institution), in addition to many other world-renowned wildlife conservation professionals. Register now ▶️ bit.ly/4ffmZUY

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The Toronto Zoo @thetorontozoo.bsky.social · 06/08/2026

Hi. I'm new here 🍼🦛 Please note the female pygmy hippo calf is not currently viewable to guests or members as she enjoys important bonding time with mom, Kindia, behind the scenes in their Little Hippo Hollow. #TZTinyTank

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Dr Crayfish @drecrevisse.bsky.social · 18/07/2026

So thrilled to announce that we were able to provide the rare white morph of Faxonius propinquus for a NEW native crayfish display at the @thetorontozoo.bsky.social ! Don't miss it on your next visit!! (photo: ISAP)

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IETS @iets-org.bsky.social · 29/05/2026

3rd International Symposium on Reproductive Biotechnologies for Wildlife Conservation early reg ends May 31❗ 🔜💰 Aug 20 & 21 📆 in Campo Grande 🇧🇷, including fmr. IETS BOG Gabriela Mastromonaco (@thetorontozoo.bsky.social) & Pierre Comizzoli (Smithsonian Inst.) More info ➡️ bit.ly/4ffmZUY

Last Chance to Save:
3rd International Symposium on Reproductive Biotechnologies for Wildlife Conservation

August 20 & 21, 2026 | Campo Grande, Brazil

Early-bird savings end on May 31, 2026!

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torontomedics.bsky.social @torontomedics.bsky.social · 23/03/2026

Recently, we came together with @tps.ca, @torontofire.bsky.social, and fellow plungers at @thetorontozoo.bsky.social for #PolarPlunge2026. Big cheers to the brave members of Team #TorontoPolarMedics 🐻‍❄️ and everyone who showed up in support of #SpecialOlympicsOntario! More 📸 on Instagram.

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The Toronto Zoo @thetorontozoo.bsky.social · 11/03/2026

We’re thrilled that our community has fallen head over hooves for your Toronto Zoo’s newest and tallest arrival - a baby Masai giraffe! Now we need your help choosing the perfect name 🦒🍼 Submit your vote before Monday, March 23 at torontozoo.com/giraffe 🗳️

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The Toronto Zoo @thetorontozoo.bsky.social · 24/02/2026

We are head over hooves here at your Toronto Zoo with the birth of a female Masai giraffe calf 🍼🦒 The calf arrived at 1:26am on Sunday, February 22nd. Both Mom (Mstari) and baby have been doing well and were left to bond over the weekend 💕 Read more: bit.ly/3OZr58z

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The Toronto Zoo @thetorontozoo.bsky.social · 21/02/2026

A reminder to members and guests that your Toronto Zoo will open at 10:30am tomorrow (Saturday, Feb. 21) due to the annual Move your Paws run 🐾👟 We appreciate your patience and understanding during this exciting fundraising event for your Zoo.

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The Toronto Zoo @thetorontozoo.bsky.social · 18/02/2026

Wait. I thought the neighbour (Hudson) said early spring? ❄️🐺 Stay safe today, everyone! #snowTO

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The Toronto Zoo @thetorontozoo.bsky.social · 17/02/2026

Ramadan Mubarak 🌙 Your Toronto Zoo wishes everyone celebrating, especially our Muslim friends, a blessed month of Ramadan. We offer our hopes for a month filled with compassion, peace, prosperity and service to others.

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The Toronto Zoo @thetorontozoo.bsky.social · 16/02/2026

Happy Family Day, from our family to yours ❄️ A reminder that your Toronto Zoo is open today from 9:30am - 4:30pm. Our staff and volunteers look forward to seeing you! Learn more about all of our exciting offerings (including the launch of "Orchid Oasis") at torontozoo.com 🎟️

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The Toronto Zoo @thetorontozoo.bsky.social · 15/02/2026

Happy #CanadaFlagDay 🇨🇦 As Canada's largest Zoo, we’re proud to celebrate the red and white that unites us from coast to coast to coast 🍁 Learn more about the history behind this important day in the life of our country ⬇️ bit.ly/466NeHX

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The Toronto Zoo @thetorontozoo.bsky.social · 13/02/2026

Two Hudsons are better than one, especially when one of them is you 🐻‍❄️ Happy ZOO Birthday to one of Hudson the Polar bear’s favourite humans, #HudsonWilliams 👀🎈 Here's hoping the other Hudson gets to the cottage soon (with an early spring having been predicted) ☀️ #IYKYK

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The Toronto Zoo @thetorontozoo.bsky.social · 13/02/2026

On this Love Hornbills Day, we proudly highlight Jonah, a confident and curious male Great hornbill, who participated in a remarkable milestone in his care: voluntary radiographs 🩻 Learn more about how we are monitoring Jonah in his senior years ⬇️ bit.ly/4kGeJhK

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The Toronto Zoo @thetorontozoo.bsky.social · 13/02/2026

We have received the final postmortem report on Kiko and want to express our deep gratitude to our colleagues at Ontario Veterinary College, University of Guelph for their thorough work. Findings from Kiko’s complete postmortem evaluation ⬇️ bit.ly/4cnTiQc

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The Toronto Zoo @thetorontozoo.bsky.social · 12/02/2026

Join us this #FamilyDay long weekend 💚 Are you feeling cabin fever from this frigid winter? Finally, the weather is warming up and cooperating - it's the perfect long weekend for a Zoo visit!

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The Toronto Zoo @thetorontozoo.bsky.social · 11/02/2026

Your Toronto Zoo joins with different levels of government across #Canada in lowering our flags for the next seven days, standing in solidarity with the victims of the heartbreaking tragedy in Tumbler Ridge, British Columbia.

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The Toronto Zoo @thetorontozoo.bsky.social · 06/02/2026

We're testing your #MilanoCortina2026 Winter Game instincts, ahead of today's Opening Ceremonies 🇨🇦 How many medals do you think Team Canada will bring home? 🥇 #FanFriday

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The Toronto Zoo @thetorontozoo.bsky.social · 01/02/2026

Your smartphone comes at a high cost to wildlife, but our Phone Apes program can help change that 🦍 Consider donating your old devices to your Toronto Zoo's Phone Apes program 📱

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The Toronto Zoo @thetorontozoo.bsky.social · 26/01/2026

We’re excited to share news that your Toronto Zoo recently welcomed two new caribou from Riverview Park & Zoo in Peterborough 🦌 Margaret and Marley are both 8-year-old females, and they have quickly integrated with our resident group of four female caribou.

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The Toronto Zoo @thetorontozoo.bsky.social · 25/01/2026

Please note that your Toronto Zoo will be closed today (Sunday, January 25) due to the severe weather forecast ❄️ The safety and well-being of our animals, staff, volunteers, and guests remain our top priority.

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The Toronto Zoo @thetorontozoo.bsky.social · 25/01/2026

Please note that your Toronto Zoo will be closed on Monday, January 26th to allow our team time to safely clear the snow and prepare the site following the severe weather forecast for Sunday ❄️ The safety and well-being of our animals, staff, volunteers, and guests remain our top priority.

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The Toronto Zoo @thetorontozoo.bsky.social · 21/01/2026

Spending time on 10km of walking trails at your Toronto Zoo and with 3,000+ animals is a great activity for mental health and well-being.

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IETS @iets-org.bsky.social · 04/11/2025

Join us @ #IETS2026 for our CANDES Precon roundtable discussion moderators, Gabriela Mastromonaco, PhD (The Toronto Zoo), Andres Gambini, DVM, PhD (University of Queensland), Cesare Galli, DVM (Avantea), & others 🎉. Register by 12/15 📆 for early bird pricing! 🔗 bit.ly/3ILbB5r

#IETS2026 CANDES Session 3 Moderator

Gabriela Mastromonaco, PhD
Toronto Zoo

Roundtable discussion: Cloning of CANDES species

#IETS2026 CANDES Session 3 Moderator

Andres Gambini, DVM, PhD
The University of Queensland

Roundtable discussion: Cloning of CANDES species

#IETS2026 CANDES Session 3 Moderator

Cesare Galli, DVM
Avantea

Roundtable discussion: Cloning of CANDES species

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Caz🇨🇦🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️ @blackcatgarden.bsky.social · 11/06/2025

These guys are classed as "endangered", it's the second time I've seen one on this road so I'm gonna ask the township to put a turtles crossing sign up. @thetorontozoo.bsky.social has a breeding program for these guys & you should definitely visit & see the babies, they are SO cute 😍

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ZooShare Biogas Co-op @zooshare.ca · 30/05/2025

ZooShare was thrilled to visit @thetorontozoo.bsky.social this week to celebrate a new partnership to help protect Ontario’s bats 🦇 & Blanding’s turtles 🐢! Learn more at www.torontozoo.com/mediaroom/pr... 🌿 #ZooShare #OntarioWildlife #SpeciesAtRisk #Conservation 🐾

Toronto Zoo CEO Dolf DeJong speaking at the announcement

ZooShare staff members Rob and Joseph attending the announcement for Reverse the Red at the Toronto Zoo

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Lisa Frizzell @lisafrizzell.bsky.social · 28/05/2025

The Nuclear Waste Management Organization and @thetorontozoo.bsky.social today announced a 5-year, $3M+ partnership with to help protect vulnerable species. A big step for #biodiversity and #conservation across Canada.🐢 🦇 ⚛️ #BetterTogether www.nwmo.ca/News/The-NWM...

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The Nuclear Waste Management Organization and the Toronto Zoo announce groundbreaking partnership to save nine Canadian species

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The Toronto Zoo @thetorontozoo.bsky.social · 13/04/2025

In need of #Easter plans? Spend the long weekend with us while enjoying plenty of surprises throughout your Zoo 🐰⬇️ 🛍️ Put Spring Marketplace on your schedule - Friday, April 18th to Sunday, April 20th and #shoplocal. Enjoy 40+ different artisans, processors and producers - free with Zoo admission.

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The Toronto Zoo @thetorontozoo.bsky.social · 11/04/2025

Can it be 5pm already? We're ready for the end of the week 🌧 #FridayFeels

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The Toronto Zoo @thetorontozoo.bsky.social · 05/04/2025

Last chance to vote for the second annual ‘Animal Welfare Win Of The Year: Community Choice Awards’! 🏆 Meet the 7 nominees and cast your vote tonight before 11:59pm for who should get the 2025 Welfare Wellie (for last year’s success): torontozoo.com/wellies25 🏆

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The Toronto Zoo @thetorontozoo.bsky.social · 04/04/2025

Happy 191st Birthday weekend, @cityoftoronto 💚 Your Toronto Zoo is proud to call you home and to celebrate the great diversity our #LoveScarborough community and city is known for. Enjoy tomorrow’s celebration! 🎉

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The Toronto Zoo @thetorontozoo.bsky.social · 04/04/2025

Welfare Wellie Nominee # 6: Booties and Bandages 🏆 Meet Vishnu, the other nominees and cast your vote at torontozoo.com/wellies25 🏆 #WelfareWellie

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The Toronto Zoo @thetorontozoo.bsky.social · 03/04/2025

Welfare Wellie Nominee # 5: Smoothing Out a Spiky Issue 🏆 Meet Annie the echidna and the other nominees and cast your vote at torontozoo.com/wellies25 🏆 #welfarewellie

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The Toronto Zoo @thetorontozoo.bsky.social · 02/04/2025

Welfare Wellie Nominee # 4: Raising Biggie 🏆 Meet Biggie and the other nominees and cast your vote at torontozoo.com/wellies25 🏆 #WelfareWellie

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The Toronto Zoo @thetorontozoo.bsky.social · 01/04/2025

Welfare Wellie Nominee # 3: There Is Grass On The Other Side 🏆 Meet Rylee and the other nominees and cast your vote at torontozoo.com/wellies25 🏆 #WelfareWellie

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The Toronto Zoo @thetorontozoo.bsky.social · 28/03/2025

Welfare Wellie Nominee # 2: You've Got a Friend In Me 🏆 Meet Hudson and Juno and the other nominees and cast your vote at torontozoo.com/wellies25 🏆 #WelfareWellie

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The Toronto Zoo @thetorontozoo.bsky.social · 27/03/2025

Welfare Wellie Nominee: Paws-itive Progress 🏆 Read more and cast your vote here: torontozoo.com/wellies25 🏆

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The Toronto Zoo @thetorontozoo.bsky.social · 26/03/2025

Introducing the second annual ‘Animal Welfare Win Of The Year: Community Choice Awards’! 🏆 Every year, your Zoo tirelessly contributes to the well-being of nearly 3,000 animals in our care. Meet our nominees and cast your vote by April 4, 2025 ⬇️ bit.ly/3DUNBuo

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