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Toronto Zoo Summer Camp

Scarborough · $430/week

The Toronto Zoo Summer Camp offers day programs for children aged 4-16, providing immersive experiences with wildlife and nature education within the zoo env...

▌ Editor's read The Toronto Zoo Summer Camp offers day camp programs for children aged 4-16, with various themes and age-specific activities, as detailed on their 'Summer Camp' page under the 'Education' section of the Toronto Zoo website. The camp is operated by the Toronto Zoo, which is a municipal organization, indicating a public ownership structure. While specific staff-to-camper ratios are not explicitly published, the website does mention that staff are trained and experienced. The Toronto Zoo has a Google review rating of 4.6 stars based on over 50,000 reviews, reflecting general public satisfaction with the institution. There is no indication of ACA accreditation, which is typical for Canadian camps. Social media handles include @thetorontozoo on Instagram and 'torontozoo' on Facebook, where they actively post about zoo activities and programs.
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Who thrives here Ages 4–16

Toronto Zoo Summer Camp sits in the upper-elementary to middle-school window where specialization starts to mean something. Kids in this band often want to go deeper on one thing rather than rotate through five, and many camps begin offering pre-CIT (counselor-in-training) tracks here. The right outdoors/nature fit at this age depends on whether the child wants more autonomy or still wants the safety of a structured rhythm.

Facts & Credentials

Program type
Day camp
ACA accredited
Not verified
Established
Not listed
Operator
Municipal parks department
Staff-to-camper ratio
Not listed

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Details

  • Category: Outdoors/Nature
  • Ages: 4–16
  • Hours: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
  • Address: 2000 Meadowvale Rd, Toronto, ON M1B 5K7, Canada
  • Phone: (416) 392-5900
  • Cost notes: CAD. Approximately $410-$450/week depending on age group and session.

Logistics

  • Lunch provided: No
  • Transportation: No
  • Financial aid: No
  • Setting: mixed

Frequently asked about Toronto Zoo Summer Camp

What ages does Toronto Zoo Summer Camp accept?
Toronto Zoo Summer Camp is open to children ages 4–16. Camps publish their own age cutoffs, and some run mixed-age groups internally; check the registration page for that summer's grouping if your child sits at a boundary.
How much does Toronto Zoo Summer Camp cost?
Toronto Zoo Summer Camp publishes $430/week for the standard session. CAD. Approximately $410-$450/week depending on age group and session. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
What are Toronto Zoo Summer Camp's hours?
Toronto Zoo Summer Camp runs 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
Who runs Toronto Zoo Summer Camp?
Toronto Zoo Summer Camp is operated by the local parks department. The operator type matters for tuition policy (refunds, financial aid eligibility) and for what kind of staff training pipeline the camp uses.
Does Toronto Zoo Summer Camp provide lunch?
Toronto Zoo Summer Camp does not include lunch — campers bring their own. Most day camps without provided lunch are nut-free or nut-aware, so check the allergy policy before packing. Frozen water bottles double as ice packs and drinks; insulated lunch boxes hold below 40°F for about four hours.

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