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
- 24 Sep 2017
Llama Pen
Llama Pen Open (weather dependent) 11:30 am – 2:00 pm. Address: Deer Pen Rd, Toronto, ON - 30 Sep 2017
Llama Pen
Llama Pen Open (weather dependent) 11:30 am – 2:00 pm. Address: Deer Pen Rd, Toronto, ON - 01 Oct 2017
Harvest Festival at Colborne Lodge
Harvest Festival at Colborne Lodge at 11 am – 5 pm, October 1, 2017.
- 23 Sep 2017
Llama Pen
Llama Pen Open (weather dependent) 11:30 am – 2:00 pm. Address: Deer Pen Rd, Toronto, ON - 17 Sep 2017
Llama Pen
Llama Pen Open (weather dependent) 11:30 am – 2:00 pm. Address: Deer Pen Rd, Toronto, ON - 16 Sep 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 cheer on the riders. Here is the schedule for the races on Sept 26 and Sept 27.
Here is the detailed schedule of the Invictus Games Cycling Races in High Park. Please come and cheer on the riders.
Please be aware of some road closures in High Park during the Invictus Games. The bike races are in the park on Tuesday, September 26 and Wednesday, September 27.
Invictus Games Toronto 2017 are coming to the city between September 23 – 30, 2017. There will be over 550 competitors who are wounded and injured active duty and veteran service members, invited from 17 nations and competing in 12 sports.The cycling competition is taking place at High Park.The Time Trial event is Tuesday September 26, 9:00 am to 2:15 pm. The Criterium event takes place Wednesday September 27, 9:00 am to 5:00 pm. Admission is free. No tickets are required.Please note road closures will take place for cycling events. During these dates, the following roads in High Park will be closed to both vehicle and bicycle traffic:September 22 from 12:01am to 12:00pm (ALL roads within High Park) September 25 from 12:01am to 12:00pm (West Rd, Spring Rd, Centre Rd, Colborne Lodge Dr North of Centre Road) September 26 from 12:01am to 3:00pm (West Rd, Spring Rd, Centre Rd, Colborne Lodge Dr North of Centre Road) September 27 from 12:01am to 5:30pm (West Rd, Colborne Lodge Dr North of Centre Road)Consider using the TTC, cycling or walking to the park on these days.Off-leash dog walking will not be permitted on Spring Rd. during event times. Please have your dog on leash at all times during events.For more information about the games, visit: www.invictusgames2017.com/
Getting ready for the Invictus Games in High Park. These officers came for a visit to the zoo.