All of Toronto Zoo's recent ads capitalize on polar bears. See those little black dots on an all white screen? The ads are cute, polar bears are cute! As we come close to Winter, hopefully at your next visit you'll actually see them. But there are more to see than the bears.
The stingray exhibit was great. You can actually touch and feel the stingrays (and if you're lucky a shark too), it would have been a better experience if there is someone interacting with the kids and educating them about their diet, habitat and body structure. It is a good opportunity to teach everyone without being preachy about conservation.
The bird show is another great experience. It was so good, my niece with a camera forgot to take photos. She had a lot of "oh" and "aha" moments. The show was very educational, the variety and types of birds presented made the show a lot of fun. The best part was when birds fly low over the audience's heads.
Ah, the camel ride. For few extra bucks, kids can have a short camel ride. For parents, it's a great photo op. No matter how short it is, kids love it!
I would have not known these interactive exhibits exist if we had not chanced upon them. More than watching the polar bear(s) swim, my niece(and I)had more fun with these exhibits. Had I known about these exhibits, I would have brought my niece sooner and convinced other kids join us.
Side bar, the zoo is a long walk, a season pass will be a good idea. Plan your visit accordingly. Depending on the season (and construction schedule), some animals are off display or spend their time sleeping. In the summer, bring snacks, there are picnic areas.
(Photos taken with d300, kit lens 18 to 70)
