From the warm waters of Tropical Diver to the chill of Coldwater Quest one thing is sure, some animals you’ll encounter here will warm your heart. This is also where you’ll find most of the mammals in the aquarium’s collection. Here I found the first of the aquarium’s touch tanks where for the first time…
The first exhibit, going counter-clockwise, is Tropical Diver where you’ll find the Coral Kingdom and the largest living reef of any aquarium in the world. Coral reefs are referred to as “rainforests of the sea” and are some of the most biodiverse ecosystems on Earth. Being home to 25% of all marine species and combining to…
My visit to the Georgia Aquarium last fall was an amazing and memorable experience. With its warm and welcoming atmosphere, outstanding exhibits and spectacular marine life as well as a chance at a behind the scenes tour what more could the Lady of the Zoos (and Aquariums) ask for? The Georgia Aquarium, located in the…
The last pavilion is the Australasia Pavilion, which has seen many changes in the past few years, houses species from the Australian mainland and surrounding islands. One of my favourites and also the first animal you encounter upon entering the pavilion is the Matschie tree kangaroo. Shrouded in a hush of slight whisper, obeying “shh” signs,…
From the African Plains of Kesho Park you venture down the long, steep hill to the Canadian Domain. With the new Tundra Trek exhibit many of the animals that were once found in the Canadian Domain can now be found there and over the next few years the rest will follow. But for now down…
One of the biggest highlights of my zoo visit is always a stop to watch the Toronto Zoo’s charismatic troop of Western lowland gorillas. Gorillas hold a special place in my heart as it was my introduction to them through the dedicated work of Dian Fossey that first inspired me to want to not only work with…
Also out on Toronto Zoo’s savannah is Kesho Park Headquarters, a cabin set up like an African safari outpost, where visitors are surrounded by animal skins, horns and tortoise shells that can be touched, as well as pictures and information on conservation issues. Interactive exhibits like this are great for adult and children alike and…
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