Toronto Zoo - Special Events

May 22 to October 11
Only at the Toronto Zoo Sharks at Stingray Bay with Horseshoe Crabs - New for 2010

July 3 to September 6
2010 African Arts and Culture Festival
This summer the Toronto Zoo will host its second immersion into African Art and Culture in our African Savanna area.

June 26 to September 6
DRUM CAFE
FEEL IT - THE RHYTHM IS BACK!
Located in the Waterside Theatre, two shows daily at 3:30pm and 4:30pm, now you can enjoy this liberating experience that will teach you some simple drumming rhythms.

Weekends Only July 17 to September 6
Inuit Arts & Cultural Festival
This summer the Toronto Zoo will host its inaugural year of an immersion into Inuit Art and Culture in our Tundra Trek area. Inuit visual artists will be exhibiting their work and offering artistic demonstrations.

September 13
Seniors Day
The Toronto Zoo loves Seniors! Seniors 65+ receive free admission and a free Zoomobile ride all day pass.

September 26
Teachers Day
We're saluting teachers with free admission for the teacher and one guest. Find out about the learning opportunities the Zoo can offer and take a free guided tour!

October 2-3
World Animal Day with National Geographic Kids
It's World Animal Day Weekend! Join National Geographic Kids onsite for a fun-filled day of activities designed for the whole family to celebrate, observe and learn about their WILD animal friends at the Toronto Zoo!

October 16
Oasis Zoo Run 10K and 5K Run/Walk
Open to all runners, walkers and fitness folk of all ages and abilities.

October 23 & 30
Halloween Howl NEW FOR 2010
Join us as the sun goes down for an evening that will have you howling with excitement!

October 23-24
October 30-31
Boo at the Zoo
Navigate the hay maze and enjoy a ‘fall-bulous’ array of entertainment at the Halloween Harvest Stage.

November 6
Yo-Yo^® for the Dodo
Toronto Zoo is attempting to Yo-Yo^® their way into the Guinness Book of World Records™ and we need YOUR HELP!

November 11
The 25th Annual Remembrance Day Ceremony
Veterans and the general public are invited to join in remembering and honouring the many wartime sacrifices that Canadians have made for their country.

December 26
The 35th Annual Christmas Treats Walk
ONE DAY ONLY! For over 35 years we’ve been the place to be on Boxing Day.

December 31
The 8th Annual New Year’s Eve Family Countdown
This family-fun event starts 2011 off right with lots of great music, entertainment, animal visitors and more.