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11/05/2024

Our CALL intern Megan, had set up an interactive booth during Polar bear week where she had the opportunity to engage with guests, encouraging them to take their own calls to action to help mitigate climate change. She spoke to them about the current status and importance of sea ice for polar bears. She educated guests about the work that organizations like and do in conserving these gentle giants. Learn more about ways in which you as a community can help by visiting https://polarbearsinternational.org/act-now/take-action/

10/18/2024

Here’s what one of our CALL intern’s Megan was doing while she briefly interned in Wildlife Care! She was met with both fun and challenging activities, from cleaning the Bird Barn to learning how to measuring food to feed the animals, it was definitely an amazing experience. We look forward to seeing what other amazing things she has to offer!

10/03/2024

Excited to install our new Reli Birddy Smart Birdhouse. This will be the first of four new units we will test it in this location. Looking forward to seeing what birds we get to observe and test out the Reli Birddy Smart Birdhouse. Thank you very much to for the donation 🦜

09/27/2024

Meet the playful river otters of your Toronto Zoo! These agile swimmers love to dive, slide, and splash in their aquatic habitat. Not only are they fun to watch, but they also play a vital role in keeping our ecosystems healthy by maintaining fish populations and balancing river environments. Stop by and see the adorable ambassadors for conservation at the americas pavilion

09/17/2024

Let’s recycle and make a difference one step at a time! Join our CALL interns at Your Toronto Zoo on September 21st, 2024, from 10 am to 3 pm at the main entrance drop-off loop, as we double down on the waste that is going to landfills. Our CALL interns Ahnaf and Kayajny are stepping up for the planet 🌎 Bring your old cell phones to support our PhoneApes program, which has helped to reduce 66,000 kgs of e-waste and protect gorillas’ habitats in the Congo rainforests. Drop off your electronies for a chance to win 2 free Zoo entries! Plus, bring your clean, gently worn shoes to help local community centers and cut down on landfill waste. Play our trivia game and win cool prizes while making a positive impact. Zoo admission is not required to donate!♻️

09/12/2024

Did you know? As part of the Toronto Zoo CALL Program interns have an opportunity to work with One of our current CALL intern, Rasika, is working with .teens at and is learning how to create and deliver inspiring and empowering environmental projects for teens. ER teens is a program for teenagers who want to make a positive impact on the environment! Come celebrate the launch of the ER Teens program on Saturday, September 21st at Earth Rangers Centre For more details and to register for the event visit .teens

08/30/2024

Welcoming two more interns to our summer 2024 cohort!! 🤗

Stay tuned to see them create an impact with their climate focused projects and grow in the field of conservation science at your Toronto Zoo.

08/23/2024

Our CALL intern Kayajny got the opportunity to come up close with one of the capybaras, Tootsie. Did you know capybaras are the largest rodents in the world, weighing approximately 62-100 pounds!

08/19/2024

Call Intern Ahnaf got the opportunity to have a close encounter with Zaya the Aplomado Falcon. Did you know Aplomado Falcons are one of few Birds of Prey that hunt in pairs or groups

08/16/2024

CALL team celebrating the Toronto Zoo’s 50th Birthday 🎂🎉🎈🐾 🐻🦍🦁

Some ways we participated and had a week worth of fun celebrating our Zoo’s 50th:

• Floating 50th birthday themed wetlands 🌱🌿🪴
• ⁠Making birthday themed enrichment boxes for our animals 🦥🦩🐅🦧🦒
• ⁠Crushing it at staff party games 💪🙌

07/22/2024

CALL summer 2024 interns experiencing the newly opened boardwalk!

Offering a serene walk through the core woods in your Toronto Zoo. The upgraded boardwalk with a new A.O.D.A. compliant iconic boardwalk system seamlessly connects the Indo-Malaya region to the Africa Picnic region.

Only at your Toronto Zoo can we bridge two seeming distant ecosystems for easy fun filled access for everyone.

07/17/2024

Did you know Arctic Sea Ice day is July 15th!

Our Indigenous summer students hosted a booth surrounding the impacts of melting sea ice on Indigenous communities. We discussed how these changes affect the people along with the animals and traditions surrounding the people who call it their home.

As part of the interaction session the students educated guest about to***co ties, the to***co ties represented pledges taken by guest on ways we can help the planet. The ties were planted as a way to send the messages up to creator and make sure the to***co is respected.

07/15/2024

CALL Summer 2024 team - here for the new bonds, new experiences, new perspectives

07/12/2024

Swipe for a surprise!

Horticulture and their wonders! Did you know our horticulture team has little surprises scattered around the Zoo?

located behind the scenes this little garden has our logo made out of succulents! So much effort and planning goes into the gardens here. Not only does the team plant these gardens, they also propagate most of their own seeds!

Next time you walk around the Zoo keep an out and see how many can you find 🪴💚

07/08/2024

Did you know the Toronto Zoo has a First Nations Knowledge trail?

The trail is accessible through the Canadian domain where Shintay resides! Make sure to check it out after saying hi to her.

We are excited to host TDSB Indigenous summer students who will be studying and researching the indigenous plants and animals that also call this area home!

06/21/2024

By developing their own projects as part of the CALL program, our interns have been able to showcase the skills and knowledge they have gained to inspire others to protect ecosystems and species. Between connecting with local students to protect native 🌱 engaging guests with a scavenger hunt 🔎, and raising awareness among staff about the role of communities in conservation 🦬, the interns have had an impact at your and beyond.

06/14/2024

This battery recycling bin will look ab-CELL-utely fantastic when our CALL interns are finished painting it!🔋♻️With over 1 million tons of electronic waste being produced in Canada every year, old batteries at designated locations is a simple yet effective way to reduce the amount of waste going to landfill and prevent toxic chemicals from leaking into the environment where they can harm wildlife. Reducing -waste is just one way your is protecting the environment and fighting extinction 🌱🦍

06/07/2024

One green initiative CALL is helping with is out lighting audit at the Toronto Zoo. A lighting audit can help us assess how we can save energy. For Canadian Environement week, try conducting a lighting audit of your own home and see where you can make a difference.” ⚡️💡📝

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As the end draws near for our CALL interns Megan and Michael, here’s a look back on their experiences here at your Toronto Zoo throughout their internship. #climateaction #callsummer2024 #internship #calltoaction #biodiversity #conservation

As part of the CALL culmination project we are doing a clean up drive at Etienne Brulé Park located at 10 Catherine St, York, ON M6S and we welcome you to be a part of an Amazing outreach program where we will be doing a shoreline cleanup. 🌍 **Join Us for the Etienne Brulé Park Cleanup!** 🌍 📅 **Date**: Saturday, November 2, 2024 🕙 **Time**: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM 📍 **Location**: Etienne Brulé Park, Toronto We’re calling on all nature lovers and community members to lend a hand in preserving the beauty of Etienne Brulé Park! Join us for a morning of giving back to our environment, learning about local wildlife, and meeting others who care about our park. Together, we’ll make a difference! 📸 Here’s what to expect: 1. **Meet at the Toronto Zoo table** – Look for our setup along the main path with displays about local ecosystems and conservation efforts. You can’t miss it! 2. **Get equipped** – We’ll provide cleanup supplies and instructions. Just bring comfortable clothes, sturdy shoes, and a passion for protecting nature. 3. **Cleanup by the river** – We’ll be focusing on areas along the riverbank to clear out litter and help keep the park pristine. Bring your friends, family, and enthusiasm for a cleaner, greener Toronto! Every helping hand counts. 🌿 See you there! 🌿 #EtienneBruléParkCleanup #TorontoEvents #EcoFriendly #CommunityCleanup #TorontoZoo #ProtectNature #thecallprogram

Meet the clever white-faced saki monkeys in action! 🐒 watch our keepers work closely with these incredible primates, building trust and ensuring top-notch care through positive reinforcement training. Conservation and care in every interaction! #torontozoo #animalcare #conservationinaction

As four of our CALL interns finish their program, here’s a highlight of a some of experiences they had at your Toronto Zoo. #calltoaction #tzcall #torontozoo #CALLsummer2024 #conservation #biodiversity #wildlife

While interning with the Animal Welfare Science department our CALL intern Ahnaf got to learn about the importance of different types of enrichment. Enrichment at the Toronto Zoo aims to enhance our animals’ environments by providing them with opportunities that stimulate their natural behaviours. He shared this video of our otters enjoying each other’s company 🦦 and engaging with the seaweed as part of their sensory enrichment. We introduced this to the otters to mimic their natural environment and help stimulate their natural behaviour. At your Toronto Zoo we try to ensure we give as much enrichment as possible to our animals as we firmly believe the best quality of life is one where animals are stimulated on all fronts. When it comes to animal husbandry or animal welfare we have several categories of enrichment. We have Cognitive, Environment, Physical Health, Resource Acquisition, and Sensory as well as for special occasions (e.g. birthdays and holidays). Next time you visit the Zoo see if you can identify what category an enrichment is under. Feel free to share the types of enrichment you see and tag us at #TZenrichmentidentified. #TZCALL #CALLtoAction #Torontozoo #CALLsummer2024 #climateaction #otters

Our CALL intern Tanisha is getting to know the many #amphibians of the Americas Pavilion as she completes her Wildlife Care placement! Among these is this Puerto Rican crested toad 🐸, a highly #endangeredspecies that your #TorontoZoo is working hard to save through breeding and reintroduction. To learn more about the threats to toads and how you can help, hop over to the Spring Toad Festival happening this Saturday, May 4th from 10am–3pm at the Canadian Wetlands, Canopy Classrom, and Americas Pavilion! #toad #wetlands #wildlife #zoointern #calltoaction #climateaction #conservation

They like the sun☀️… So do we They like the snow❄️… So do we We may not need the ice as much🧊… But they do! Learn more about how you can help these endangered species by following @thetorontozoo @polarbearsinternational #torontozoo #thecall #animals #conservation #internstionalpolarbearday #polarbear