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Observe Mom. Copy Mom. Fail adorably 🍁🌿 #TZTinyTank #ASMR

#Parkour (Baby Pygmy Hippo edition) 📣 Your Toronto Zoo’s newest little one is growing quickly, and showing off a big personality 💕 Learn more about #TZTinyTank's journey, and how much she now weighs ⬇️

“Biggie” is game day-ready for today's NFL Canada game between the Buffalo Bills &amp; Kansas City Chiefs, all while we're deep in our Toronto Taylor tour era 🏆 One of her favourite enrichment items is a football which helps encourage natural behaviors 🐾 #zooswifties

Morning scratchies and snuggles with #TheLittleBatThatCould 🦇

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Your Toronto Zoo is thrilled to announce the name of the three-week-old female pygmy hippo calf and this little Canadian icon is every bit as sweet, spirited and sassy as her name suggests. Please join us in welcoming… Maple 🍁 Read more ⬇️

Being so cute can be tiring 💕 Wait until the end 👀 #TZTinyTank

It’s a GIRL! 💕 After months of catching little glimpses, tiny paws and plenty of pouch-side moments, our team has officially confirmed that the southern hairy-nosed wombat joey in our care is female 🇦🇺 Read more about this special addition to your Toronto Zoo' Australasia Pavilion ⬇️

The school bus isn’t leaving without her today. Not on #Maple’s watch 🚌🦛 #TZTinyTank

Sing it, if you know it (says Maple) 🍁🦛 #TZTinyTank

PEEK-A-BOO! 👀🤎 Tiny nose? Check. Tiny paws? Check. Completely stealing hearts? Also check. 🥹

We have some big, little exciting news to share 📣 Your Toronto Zoo is thrilled to announce the birth of a female endangered pygmy hippo calf 🍼🦛 Read more ⬇️

Waking up on the hippo side ☀️ Good morning from #TZTinyTank and the Little Hippo Hollow 🍼🦛

We’re taking your guesses 🗳️⬇️ Tell us what you think #TZTinyTank's total weight (in kilograms) is, as well as her measurement in cm from nose to the tip of her tail 🍼🦛 #GuardiansofPygmyHippos

Well, at least some of us like the snow ❄️ #ONstorm #snowTO

Introducing… After over 6,500 votes from our incredible Zoo community, the red panda cub affectionately nicknamed "Biggie" has officially been named "Poppy"!

“The reality for many species is simple: out of sight,out of mind,off the planet" #YourTorontoZoo is proud to announce the launch of #GuardiansofWild 2025-2027, a transformative new strategic plan that redefines our role as a conservation organization operating a world-class zoo

We are head over hooves here at your Toronto Zoo with the birth of a female Masai giraffe calf 🍼🦒 The calf arrived at 1:26am on Sunday, February 22nd. Both Mom (Mstari) and baby have been doing well and were left to bond over the weekend 💕 Read more:

Behold the “Ghost of the Mountain" ❄️🐾 Participate, learn and watch your Toronto Zoo's snow leopard family in real time by visiting the world's first virtual Zoo, where 50% of subscription proceeds support our continued conservation science efforts: 🌱

It's the Holiday Armadillo 🎄🎁 Happy holidays from Kuzco and Kronk 🐾

Good Morning Butters ☕️🦉

50 Years In 10 Minutes 💚 Take a watch down memory lane for a glimpse into the Zoo’s 50-year history. Which events do you remember as we celebrate #TZTurns50 🎈 FULL VIDEO:

Happy 18th Birthday to Tom, a true hero dad! 🦏🎈 Yesterday, Tom celebrated his special day with some tasty birthday enrichment treats. Despite tipping the scales at nearly 4,500 lbs, this birthday boy is known for being both incredibly affectionate and adorably shy.

“Biggie” is game day-ready for today's NFL Canada game between the Buffalo Bills & Kansas City Chiefs, all while we're deep in our Toronto Taylor tour era 🏆 One of her favourite enrichment items is a football which helps encourage natural behaviors 🐾 #zooswifties