Toronto Zoo Admission Prices 2024: Tickets, Memberships, and Extras

Planning a visit to Canada's largest zoo? Here's the complete breakdown of Toronto Zoo admission costs, membership options, and additional fees as of 2024.

General Admission (Single Visit)

Group Discounts

• 10+ people: 15% off general admission
• 40+ people: 20% off general admission
• Advance booking required for group rates

Annual Memberships (Best Value for Repeat Visits)

Membership includes: unlimited admission, 10% discount at shops/restaurants, member-only events, reciprocal discounts at other AZA zoos.

Parking

• Cars: $16/day
• Buses: $25/day
• Members: $8/day (50% discount)

Additional Experiences (Extra Fees)

• Carousel ride: $3.50
• Splash Island water play area: $6
• Zoomobile train: $3.50
• Behind-the-Scenes Tours: $10+ (varies by tour)
• Wild Encounters (animal experiences): $50-200+

Money-Saving Tips

• Buy online: Skip ticket lines, occasional online-only discounts
• Toronto Public Library: MAP passes (free family admission with library card)
• Off-peak: Weekdays, non-holiday periods less crowded
• Pack lunch: Food concessions are expensive
• Transit: TTC bus 86A from Kennedy Station avoids parking fee

Important Notes

• Prices subject to change—verify at torontozoo.com
• Open year-round (indoor pavilions in winter)
• Accessibility: wheelchairs/ECVs available for rent
• COVID policies: check website for current requirements

The Toronto Zoo spans 287 hectares (710 acres) with 5,000+ animals across 7 zoogeographic regions. A full day barely covers it—membership makes sense for locals.