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cute alert! Since the fall, the Toronto Zoo has welcomed two new Grevy’s zebrafoals. The male Grevy's zebra (colt), named Luke, was born on November 22, 2013 to mom Shani anddad Jake. The female Grevy's zebra (filly), named Leia, was the Zoo’s first birth in 2014 and was bornon January 4 to mom Tori and dad Jake. The Toronto Zoo’s Endangered Species Reserve Fund supportsGrevy’s zebra conservation and is part of the Grevy’s zebra Species Survival Plan (SSP), which focuseson maintaining a genetically healthy captive population and on conservation efforts in the wild.

on the coverMom, Ngozi, holding her one-day-old daughter, born January 10, 2014. Thisnewborn Western lowland gorilla is the 10th baby of the critically endangeredspecies to be sired by Charles and born at the Toronto Zoo. As per traditionwith our gorilla troop, the baby’s name must begin with the same letter as itsmom’s name. In this case, our new baby gorilla’s name starts with “N” forNgozi, just like her older brother Nassir’s name. A contest to name the newbaby gorilla was held in April. The top names were presented to her father,Charles, through different food stations, each of which was marked with adifferent name and contained equally-favoured treats. To find out which nameCharles chose for his infant daughter or to learn more about the Toronto Zoo'sWestern lowland gorilla troop, visit torontozoo.com.

coming soonToronto Zoo’s NEW Eurasia WildsSummer 2014The Toronto Zoo is set to re-open its newly renovatedEurasia Wilds in Summer 2014! Come face to face withour snow leopards in their newly redesigned viewingarea and be amazed by our soaring sea eagle andeagle owls in their new aviaries. Featured animalspecies will include the snow leopard, Stellar’s seaeagle, red panda, eagle owl, camel, West Caucasian tur,chamois and reindeer.

Toronto Zoo’s NEW zip line ride “Tundra Air”opening summer 2014! The Toronto Zoo’s new zip line ride “Tundra Air” will offer an exhilarating andmemorable experience like no other! Visitors will get the chance to soar over theZoo’s award winning Tundra Trek at a maximum speed of 48 kilometers per hour.The unique design accommodates one or two people in a seat and is the only zipline in which you can ride forwards or backwards in tandem. Promising fun for allages, this ride gives you a different view of the Tundra animals including arcticwolves, polar bears and caribou. Additional fee applies.

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*Pre-registration is required for all programs. For more information on how to register pleasevisit our website at torontozoo.comOR or email us at programs@torontozoo.ca

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

SERENGETI BUSH CAMPThe 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.How will your adventure unfold? Come to the Toronto Zoo’s SerengetiBush Camp to experience the wildlife of our African Savanna andRainforest Pavilion, enjoy evening activities, campfire tales and thechance to sleep under the stars in our authentic African tents.Your overnight safari includes a full educational program beginning at4:30 pm on the evening of your arrival until about 10:00 am the nextmorning. Tents and meals are provided. Reserve your spot now for afamily night or get a group of 20 or more together for your ownunforgettable nocturnal adventure. available nights for 2014Groups can register for any night beginning May 17 until August 31, withthe exception of Wednesdays in the months of July and August.Families can register for any night beginning June 30 until August 30, withthe exception of Wednesdays in the months of July and August.Special nights for young families returns. This year we will again beoffering a camp experience for families with children ages 2 to 5. BushCamp Jr. is available on Thursday July 10, Thursday July 24, ThursdayAugust 14 and Thursday August 21, 2014. These four dates areexclusively reserved only for families with children between the ages of2 and 5, accompanied by an adult. Adult night is back! Bush Camp is once again offering a camp for justthe adults on Thursday, July 31. This night will be for participants ages 19and up.

ZOO CAMP Join us for the “WILDEST” time in Toronto!Voted GTA’s best day camp by Toronto4KidsThis summer is the perfect time to connect with nature at Zoo Camp,a unique opportunity to explore wildlife from around the world. Avariety of themes unique to the Zoo are offered, including babyanimals, careers, adaptations and more. Adventures include outdooractivities, behind the scenes opportunities, games, crafts and safe,rewarding fun! available dates for 2014Zoo Camp is a one week (five day) camp that runs during the summermonths at the Zoo. Children can register for one or more weeks. Eachweek and age group has a different theme that the children willexplore throughout the Zoo. To find out the themes and specialactivities, visit the Zoo website to discover what we will be up to this summer!

COST (PER PERSON)$109 (ages 12 and up), $99 (ages 6-11) per night. Zoo members receive a $10 discount per person$79 youth and school groups (minimum of 20 participants)Full payment is required at the time of booking. Prices subject to change.NOTE With the exception of Bush Camp Jr., all participants must beage 6 and older. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Each family is assigned its own tent.

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GIANT PANDA, Jeanne White

GREATER KUDU, Wendy Dolny

DATESweek 1: June 30 — July 4*week 2: July 7 — 11week 3: July 14 — 18week 4: July 21 — 25week 5: July 28 — August 1*Camp will take place on the July 1 and August 4 holidays.

COST (per child) $280 per week. Zoo members receive a $20 discount for each registration.

CAMP AGES Children must be four years of age or older at the startof camp.Birth Year Camp Group 2009 — 2010 Zoo Kids2007 — 2008 Explorers2004 — 2006 Adventurers2002 — 2003 Discoverers1998 — 2001 Bio Camp

week 6: August 4 — 8*week 7: August 11 — 15week 8: August 18 — 22week 9: August 25 — 29

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BEAR NECESSITIES: ICE. FOOD. CUBS.PROGRAM AWARDED$100,000We are happy to announce that the Zoo wasawarded $100,000 from Shell’s FuellingChange initiative. This will support theZoo’s polar bear conservation, educationand research activities, directed towardsincreasing the population of this nationallythreatened species and inspiring people to live in ways that promote thewell-being of the natural world.

Conservation will focus on captive breeding and rearing of orphans, inaddition to reproductive and nutrition research. The Nutrition Study willinvolve putting two male polar bears, one at the Toronto Zoo and one inCochrane, Ontario, on a special diet and monitoring their developmentand health. The study is designed to support biological modeling withpolar bears, in order to guide decisions on how to provide nutritionalsupport to polar bears in the wild. Reproductive research will focus oninformation gained from the reproduction of our resident polar bears andany subsequent pregnancies and births. This award will also supporteducation activities, a new volunteer interpretive facility at the Polarbear exhibit and much more.

Thank you for your continued support of the Toronto Zoo, and forvoting for our initiative. The award will help us support this vulnerableCanadian species.

Teachers’ Day

UPCOMINGEVENTS

Discover how to take your students’ learning to anew level within the natural setting of the TorontoZoo! Visit our educational booths to learn moreabout the school programs and resources availableto teachers, as well as upcoming events at the Zoo.A current Ontario College of Teachers card or aTeachers Federation Card is required. For moreinformation, please contact schools@torontozoo.ca.

Teachers and one guest will enjoy FREE admission on Sunday, April 27!

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Make sure to bring your receipt AND your membership card. For more details,contact Kyla Greenham at kgreenham@torontozoo.ca or 416-397-5202.

SPECIAL MEMBER PRICE$50 per Rain Barrel (reg. retail $90)Pre-order at RainBarrel.ca/TorontoZoo today!Rain barrel pick-up: Saturday, April 26

& Sunday, April 2710:00 am — 4:00 pm,Zoo Drop-off Loop

Save money and water! Support Zoo conservation initiatives!

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 outtorontozoo.com for a full list of upcoming events.

APRIL 18 — 21

APRIL 26 — 27 APRIL 26

APRIL 27MAY 3 & 4

MAY 11MAY 17 — 19

MAY 25

JUNE 15JUNE 21

JULY 1

TORONTO ZOO CELEBRATES EASTER

EARTH DAY CELEBRATIONS

MASSASAUGA RATTLE SNAKEWORKSHOP

TEACHERS’ DAY

ADOPT-A-POND’S 15THANNUAL SPRING TOAD FESTIVAL

MOTHER’S DAY

WORLD TURTLE WEEK

CYSTIC FIBROSIS CANADA’SGREAT STRIDES WALK

FATHER’S DAY

NATIONAL ABORIGINAL DAY

CANADA DAYEvents subject to change without notice.

MEMBER REMINDER• your membership is nottransferable - only individualson each card are entitled tomembership benefits.

• a photo ID along with yourmembership card is requiredto gain admission to Zoogrounds.

WILD for Life is now Online!WILD for Life, the official campaign of the Toronto Zoo, is now online. To find out more about our exciting

campaign, including upcoming Toronto Zooprojects and how you can help support

species survival, please visittorontozoo.com/wildforlife.