ABOUT FHPZ
Friends of High Park Zoo (FHPZ) was formed in 2012 to raise the necessary funds to ensure that the Zoo remained open in the wake of City budget cuts for the 2012 and 2013 operating years. With the City restoring operating funding in 2014, FHPZ looks to raise sustainable funding from individuals, corporations and local businesses to enhance and sustain the Zoo.
The goal for the 2016 Honey Match Initiative was to raise $70,000 by June 30th, 2016 to improve the Llama Pen. The funds raised by individual and corporate donations towards this initiative (up to $35,000) were matched thanks to the generous support of the Honey Family Foundation ($20,000 contribution) and the Griggs Family Foundation ($15,000 contribution).
FHPZ is a registered not-for-profit corporation created expressly to generate support for High Park Zoo. FHPZ accepts donations directly and through Toronto Parks and Trees Foundation, a registered charity.
The Zoo is open every day from 7:00 am to dusk. The Llama Pen is open weekends and statutory holidays allowing visitors to feed and pet the llamas from 11:30 am to 2:00 pm beginning in April until the end of October.
Help Name the Baby Capybaras
Thank you for your interest in naming our three capybabies!
Voting has now closed. The results will be revealed and the most popular names will be given to our capybabies at a celebration at High Park Zoo on Saturday, June 24 at noon. Please join us for refreshments!
Stay tuned for exciting updates – the results will also be posted online!
As you may be aware, we are also raising funds to enhance the Capybara’s home, so if you can help even a little bit, please make a donation here.
VISION, MISSION, VALUES
VISION
To ensure there is always a free community zoo in High Park for families to enjoy.
MISSION
To enhance High Park Zoo for the benefit of all visitors by leading activities that engage the community, while promoting education, awareness and fundraising for the Zoo.
PARTICIPATE
DONATE
Donations to support High Park Zoo can be made through Toronto Parks and Trees Foundation online, onsite or by mail. Online: www.torontoparksandtrees.ca
Onsite: Donation Stations in High Park are located outside: the Llama Pen and the Grenadier Café.
ABOUT HIGH PARK ZOO
ABOUT
Established in the 1893 for deer, the Zoo’s animal paddocks have always been a popular attraction. Today, over 120 years later, the Zoo’s eleven paddocks are home to a variety of animal species from around the world including bison, llamas, peacocks, reindeer, highland cattle, wallabies, emus and sheep.
Upcoming events
- 21 Oct 2017
Llama Pen
Llama Pen Open (weather dependent) 11:30 am – 2:00 pm. Address: Deer Pen Rd, Toronto, ON - 22 Oct 2017
Scotiabank Toronto Waterfront Marathon
Scotiabank Toronto Waterfront Marathon October 22, 2017,. Start time: 8:45 a.m. More information - 22 Oct 2017
Llama Pen
Llama Pen Open (weather dependent) 11:30 am – 2:00 pm. Address: Deer Pen Rd, Toronto, ON
- 15 Oct 2017
Llama Pen
Llama Pen Open (weather dependent) 11:30 am – 2:00 pm. Address: Deer Pen Rd, Toronto, ON - 14 Oct 2017
Llama Pen
Llama Pen Open (weather dependent) 11:30 am – 2:00 pm. Address: Deer Pen Rd, Toronto, ON - 08 Oct 2017
Llama Pen
Llama Pen Open (weather dependent) 11:30 am – 2:00 pm. Address: Deer Pen Rd, Toronto, ON
Latest news
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Please come and join the Friends of High Park Zoo to cheer on the runners during the Scotiabank Marathon this Sunday, October 22. Join us at 8:45am by the turn around for the half and full marathon at Ellis and Lake Shore. Enjoy the entertainment and refreshments while cheering everyone on as they go by.
Clyde is sitting up at the table, eating his breakfast! Thought this was cute.
Come to the zoo and meet the capybaras then visit the Harvest Festivals at the Children's Teaching Kitchen and Colborne Lodge. Lots of activities for all the family.