The Toronto zoo is arguably the best zoo in all of Canada. You will find tons of activities, animals and interactive exhibits. The Toronto zoo is located in the Rouge Valley and can be visited by public transportation or by car. The zoo has more than 5000 animals and nearly 500 species. Every year, over one million people visit the zoo from Canada and around the world. The Toronto zoo is a great place to take the family and has something for everyone to enjoy. You are never too old for the zoo. It really is a fantastic destination for just about every person.

While at the zoo, you will find that there are a number of walking trails. These allow you to view the animals at your leisure and in the particular order that you like. The zoo is over 700 acres and thus is one of the biggest zoos on the globe. If you're bringing kids you will want to stop by the Zeller’s Discovery Zone. It is a zoo especially for children. Splash Island is always a kid favorite as well. This is a water area were children can play. There is also a theatre called the Waterside Theatre which offers show's that are family friendly.

If you get hungry while walking around the zoo, you'll find that there are plenty of cafes and stands along the way. Consider the Americas restaurant, the Peacock Café, Beavertails, which sells pastries or buy some pizza at Africa restaurant. If you are an adult and would like an alcoholic beverage you can find beers and coolers at the Simba Patio.

If you're interested in taking home a souvenir you'll find that there are gift shops and kiosks throughout this zoo. There are six, major geographic regions at the Toronto's zoo. They include the Canadian Domain, Africa, Americas, Australasia, Indo-Malaya and Eurasia. You will be able to view animals that are native to these areas.

While you're at the zoo, there are a couple of exhibits that you should not miss. They include the new Great Barrier Reef. The exhibit is located in the Eurasia portion of the zoo where there are also Prezwalski fowls. The guerrilla rainforest is also an exhibit that you should not miss. Check out the Siberian tigers and snow leopards.

There are also special exhibits and activities at different times of the year. It's important to check out the zoo’s web site or call ahead to see if any special exhibits are being shown.

Individuals that may need wheel chairs will find that they will be able to use zoo issued wheel chairs absolutely free. There are also wagons and strollers that can be rented if you have small children. As you can see, there are tons of things to do at the Toronto Zoo. With over 5000 animals and nearly 500 species you'll be able to see the native animals of many countries and continents of the world