Admission ~$35 CAD adults / $24 CAD children (3-12); the Zoomobile tram ride ($8 CAD extra) is a smart upgrade to save toddler legs on the sprawling 287-hectare property. The African Savanna and Giant Panda Experience are the two standout exhibits. Pack a full lunch as in-zoo food is pricey; plenty of picnic tables near the Kids Zoo section. Arrive by 10am on weekdays in summer to get parking close to the entrance.

Address: 2000 Meadowvale Rd, Toronto, ON M1B 5K7

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Cost: Paid $$