The Toronto Zoo covers 710 acres (287 hectares) and is divided into 'zoogeographic' regions. It features four major tropical indoor pavilions and several smaller indoor viewing areas, plus numerous outdoor exhibits with more than six miles (ten km) of walking trails. The zoo houses more than 5,000 animals representing more than 450 species; it draws more than 1,2 million visitors each year. It is located north of Highway 401 and is easily accessible by public transport.

Address: Meadowvale Road, Scarborough

E-mail: torontozoo@zoo.metrotor.on.ca

Website: www.torontozoo.com

Telephone: (416) 392 5900

Transport: Rouge Hill GO Train station; #86A Scarborough bus route or #85 Sheppard East bus route

Opening times: Open daily, from 9.30am to 4.30pm (11 October to 31 December); 9am to 6pm (6 September to 10 October); 9am to 7.30pm (21 May to 5 September)

Admission: C$23 (adults), C$13 (children). Other concessions are available