They made a list, and we checked it twice! This holiday season, give the gift of enrichment to one or more of the animals at your Toronto Zoo.
The Enrichment Giving Tree features a carefully curated list of enrichment items prepared by our Keepers and the animals in their care. Animal Enrichment is very important at your Toronto Zoo and something each of our animals receives daily. Items like Kongs, hula hoops and perfume enhance our animals’ environments by providing them with opportunities to stimulate their natural behaviours.
Lions & tigers & bears, oh my!
Show the lions, Sumatran and Amur tigers and the polar bears at your Toronto Zoo a roaring good time with the gift of enrichment this holiday season.
Great Apes & Primates
Charles and Puppe have made a few special requests on behalf of the great apes and the primates at your Toronto Zoo! Show them a swinging good time with new enrichment items like sprinklers, chalk, and interactive games.
Fine Feathered Friends
The ostriches, wattled cranes and other birds at your Toronto Zoo will be shaking their tail feathers when they see their new enrichment items!
Fins, Shells, Scales & Tails
If you guana wish the reptiles and snakes at your Toronto Zoo a happy holiday, give them the gift of enrichment.
Furry Friends
North American river otter, RJ, took it upon himself to submit a detailed wish list for himself and his furry friends.
P.S. They've been really good this year!
O Canada
What do moose, caribou, raccoons, wood bison and Arctic wolves have in common? They're all hoping for new enrichment items this holiday season!
Enjoyed by Many
All of the animals at your Toronto Zoo made it on the nice list! Help them bring in the new year with hammocks, foam machines, paper streamers and more.
Enrichment Giving Tree -Frequently Asked Questions
Can I purchase an item that is not on the Enrichment Giving Tree?
Thank you for your interest in supporting the animals at your Toronto Zoo!
The Enrichment Giving Tree features a carefully curated list of enrichment items prepared by our Keepers and the animals in their care. Only items on the tree can be purchased at this time. If you are interested in other support methods, please email us at wildlifeconservancy@torontozoo.ca.
Why have I not seen an animal enjoying the enrichment item I purchased?
Thank you for your generous donation and support of the Enrichment Giving Tree!
Enrichment items are purchased based on immediate needs and are put onto a priority list as not all items are needed right away/at the same time. Donations in support of our Enrichment Giving Tree help to supplement the Zoo's enrichment budget to ensure that all our animals can benefit from new items throughout the year.
What happens if not all items on the Enrichment Giving Tree are purchased?
Thank you for your interest in supporting the animals at your Toronto Zoo!
Animal Enrichment is very important at your Toronto Zoo and something each of our animals receives daily. Donations in support of our Enrichment Giving Tree help to supplement the Zoo's enrichment budget to ensure that all our animals can benefit from new items throughout the year.
Even if not all items are purchased, the animals in our care will still receive the gift of enrichment!
Will I receive a charitable tax receipt for my donation?
Yes - Full tax receipts are issued for all items on the Enrichment Giving Tree. If you do not recieve your charitable tax receipt, please contact wildlifeconservancy@torontozoo.ca
Can I make a donation towards the Enrichment Giving Tree without choosing an item?
If you would like to make a donation towards the Enrichment Giving Tree to have our keepers choose an item on your behalf, please visit
https://www.wildlifeconservancy.ca/donate
and select "Enrichment Giving Tree" under "Fund" to make your donation.
