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The celebrations have begun! To commemorate 40 years of saving andprotecting species, we began a 40 day animal countdown on July 7 that willcontinue until our anniversary on August 15. These 40 days will include uniqueanimal enrichments, animal encounters, special feedings, keeper talks and

promotions. Also, be sure to join us on our anniversary weekend from August 15 – 17 where there will bespecial activities and events takingplace. As we celebrate our 40thanniversary, this year is certainlyturning out to be a big one at theToronto Zoo. Not only have wewelcomed many new animals withrecent births, we are also very proudto be part of a Canadian first with theartificial insemination of our femalegiant panda.Er Shun started showing signs of

going into estrus leading up to theweekend of April 26, 2014. On Sunday April 27, a giant panda expert from theChengdu Research Base of Giant PandaBreeding in China and Toronto Zoo staff fromthe Conservation, Education & Wildlifedepartment artificially inseminated Er Shun. Asgiant pandas are critically endangered, theToronto Zoo is very proud to be participatingand partnering in a giant panda conservationbreeding program.Giant pandas have what is called delayed

implantation and the gestation period isanywhere from 87 to 186 days from the date ofinsemination. As a result, Toronto Zoo staff willnot know if Er Shun is pregnant untilapproximately 20 days before she would give birth. The success rate ofartificial insemination is 60 percent, so we remain optimistic that our giantpanda family could grow. Stay tuned at torontozoo.com andFacebook.com/TheTorontoZoo for updates.

Get ready for a new view ofour award-winning TundraTrek! Buckle up and prepare to soar at a maximum speed of48 kilometers per hour as you watch our Arctic wolves,polar bears and reindeer from above. Located across fromCaribou Café, tickets are $12 per person or $40 for four. Visit torontozoo.com for details.

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We are excited to announce thatthe new Masai Giraffe Exhibit isnow open! Both Twiga and her calf Mstari now call this over 14,000square metre exhibit home. It includes three paddocks and anobservation deck with an elevated viewing platform. Plus, there isroom and future plans for various mixed species to join Twiga andMstari, so stay tuned. Catch a daily Keeper Talk at 2:00 pm andcome visit them in the African Savanna, next to the riverhippopotamus!

visit our Masaigiraffes in their new home!

Tundra Airways Zip Line

NOWOPEN!

ONE WILD NIGHT AT SERENGETI BUSH CAMPHow will your adventure unfold?The sun sets over the African Savanna. The buzz of crickets is brieflydulled by the roar of distant lions. We stroll along the trails, everwatching for a glimpse of the diverse wildlife. The stars appear and lightour way as we brave the Serengeti night and return to camp. The flamesof the campfire dance as stories of the day’s adventure are told. Come to the Toronto Zoo’s Serengeti Bush Camp to experience thewildlife of our African Savanna and Rainforest Pavilion, enjoy eveningactivities, campfire tales and the chance to sleep under the stars in ourauthentic African tents. Your experience includes a fun-filled educationalprogram, accommodations, dinner and breakfast, plus uniqueopportunities to go behind the scenes at some of our animal exhibits.For more information and registration please visit torontozoo.com

available nights for 2014Families can register for any night, except Wednesdays, until August 30.Special nights for families with young children returns. Bush CampJr. this year is available on Thursday, July 10, Thursday, July 24,Thursday, August 14, Thursday, August 21 and Thursday, August 28.Every family coming on these four dates will have children between theages of 2 and 6, accompanied by an adult.

Limited spaces still available. For a complete listing of currentavailability please visit torontozoo.com

PANDA LANTERN PARADE(Evening Program)Light up the evening with your very own handmade lantern as wevisit the pandas to wish them a good night before they go to bed.

This Summer, Go WILD at TORONTO ZOO CAMP!Join us for the “WILDEST” time in Toronto.This summer connect with nature at Zoo Camp, a unique opportunity toexplore wildlife from around the world. A variety of themes are offeredunique to the Zoo setting including baby animals, careers, adaptationsand more! Adventures include indoor/outdoor activities, behind-the-scenes opportunities, games, crafts, and safe, rewarding FUN!

VOTED BEST DAY CAMP IN THE GREATER TORONTO AREA!Zoo Camp has been named the best among a select group of 25 daycamps in the GTA by Toronto4Kids, one of the leading parenting andkids directories in the Toronto area.

educational programs

available dates for 2014DATESweek 4: July 21 — 25week 5: July 28 — August 1week 6: August 4 — 8*

*Camp will take place on the July 1 and August 4 holidays.Limited spaces still available. For a complete listing of currentavailability please visit torontozoo.com

week 7: August 11 — 15week 8: August 18 — 22week 9: August 25 — 29

DATESSunday, August 10Sunday, August 24

TIME 8:00 am to 9:30 am

COST $10 per person (includes HST)If you plan to stay at the Zoo following the program, Zooadmission fees will apply.

PLEASE NOTE Any children age 2 and under on the sameregistration are $5 each (HST included). Payment is required at timeof registration. Cost does not include parking.

DATESSaturday, August 2Saturday, August 9

TIME 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm

COST $12 per person (includes HST)If you plan to visit the Zoo before the program, Zoo admissionfees will apply.

PLEASE NOTE Any children age 3 and under on the sameregistration are $5 each (HST included). Payment is required at timeof registration. Cost does not include parking.

Join the Toronto Zoo’s diverse team of active and outgoing adult Volunteers. We are recruiting for:• Giant Panda Ambassador Volunteers• Year-round Volunteers Apply by Friday, September 19 , 2014

For more details and an application, visit torontozoo.com

Toronto Zoo Volunteer Information Session • Tuesday, September 9, 7:00 pm361A Old Finch Ave, in the Atrium

• RSVP to tzvolunteers@torontozoo.ca by Friday, September 5 to reserve your seat

We Need You!Become a Zoo Volunteer!

RECRUITINGNOW!

EXTENDED HOURS FAMILY PROGRAMS

BREAKFAST WITH THE BEARS(Morning Program)Rise and shine with the giant pandas and polar bears and enjoy amorning snack as our bear buddies get their day started.

*Pre-registration is required for all programs. For more information on how to register please visit

our website at torontozoo.com

The Toronto Zoo reserves the right to cancel any program due to insufficient registration.

UPCOMINGEVENTS

Toronto Zoo Members — mark your calendars as we

have some GRRREAT events planned this season!

Join us for animal awareness days, celebrate

40 WILD years of saving species, help us wish our

giant pandas a Happy Birthday and more! Check out

torontozoo.com for a full list of upcoming events.

NOW — AUG 29

AUGUST 1 – 4

AUGUST 10

AUGUST 15 – 17

AUGUST 23 & 24

SEPTEMBER 1

SEPTEMBER 6 & 7

SEPTEMBER 20

SEPTEMBER 27

FROZEN FRIDAYS

MAD ABOUT FISHES

ER SHUN’S 7TH “BEAR”THDAY

TORONTO ZOO’S 40THANNIVERSARY CELEBRATIONS!

ORANGUTAN AWARENESSWEEKEND

DA MAO’S 6TH “BEAR”THDAY

RHINO AWARENESS WEEKEND

OASIS ZOORUN

RED PANDA DAYEvents subject to change without notice.

Order your 40th Anniversary Packages by phone or online today. This is a limited offer.

416-392-9114 or online at torontozoo.com

40th Anniversary Packages include• Adoption certificate featuring a colour portrait of the animal• Fun fact sheet about the animal you choose• Your name entered into our 40th Anniversary Draw* (You could wina site tour, by limousine golf cart, for you and three guests. Thewinner will also get to meet the keeper of their “adopted” animal)

* Winner will be notified by phone or e-mail

Birthday Packages and draw apply ONLY to our 40-year animals.Packages are available until August 31, 2014.

Charles, magnificent

silverback andpatriarch of thegorilla troop

Puppe, the red-haired

Sumatranorangutan

Monty, our tough

West Africandwarf

crocodile

Josephine, the oldest (andperhaps the

smartest) ape inthe gorilla family

Toronto Zooturns 40!Celebrate with us by “adopting”a 40-year animal resident from the list below for just $40.

The Toronto Zoo would like to acknowledge thefollowing Monthly Donors who made gifts of $250 andover in the period of August 1, 2013 to March 31, 2014:

Mrs. Rosemarie Archer & Mr. Douglas Archer

Ms. Kim BenoDr. C. DespardMs. Rupendra DhillonMrs. Debbie Fitzgibbon

& Mr. Gary FitzgibbonMr. Gareth FrostMrs. Susan Gunton

& Mr. Doug GuntonMs. Patricia KovalMs. Penny Krolik

Mrs. Esther Lee & Mr. F. Allan Lee

Dr. Kay Mehren & Mr. Peter Mehren

Ms. Ruth PischkeMs. Jacqueline SanzDr. & Mrs. William WatersMs. Margaret WoodhouseMs. Inge ZwikkerWe apologize that these loyaldonors were omitted fromCollections magazine.

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JUST FOR KIDS!With the clues below, guess the animal names here at the Toronto Zoo!

1 Our male river hippopotamus turning 41 this summer!

3 Our female giant panda4 Female grizzly bear in the Canadian Domain

5 Our silverback Western lowland gorilla, the oldest in the troop!6 Male white lion in the African Savanna7 Our youngest Sumatran orangutan, 8 years old8 Our Masai giraffe, mother to calf Mstari

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85 Our silverback Western lowland gorilla, the oldest in the troop!

7 Our youngest Sumatran orangutan, 8 years old