Toronto Zoo
The full agenda, as filed
All 10 items in the clerk’s order. Each carries the city’s own words: the staff recommendation, what the body decided, and its status. Nothing below is written by us.
ZB16.1deferred
A PowerPoint presentation on One Toronto Zoo (1TZ) Cares will be provided by Valerie Peticca, Chief Human Resources Officer, Toronto Zoo and Joanne Eaton, Manager, Health and Safety Services, Toronto Zoo.
The Board of Management of the Toronto Zoo: 1. Deferred consideration of this item to its next meeting on July 30, 2025.
ZB16.2received
Toronto Zoo Operational Update
Dolf DeJong, Chief Executive Officer, Toronto Zoo will give a verbal presentation on Toronto Zoo Operational Update.
The Board of Management of the Toronto Zoo received the verbal update for information.
ZB16.3adopted
2024 Draft Financial Statements
This report submits the draft 2024 financial statements of the Board for approval. The Policy and Finance Committee reviewed the financial statements on May 13, 2025 and recommended it for approval by the Board.
The Board of Management of the Toronto Zoo: 1. Approved the draft Financial Statement for the year ended December 31, 2024 as attached in Attachment 1 to the report (May 23, 2025) from the Chief Transformation Officer, Toronto Zoo.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Chief Transformation Officer recommends that: 1. The Board of Management of the Toronto Zoo approve the draft Financial Statement for the year ended December 31, 2024 as attached in Attachment 1.
ZB16.4amended
This report provides the Audit Results, as prepared by KPMG, to assist the Board in reviewing the financial statement for the year ended December 31, 2024. The Audit Results Report was reviewed and discussed at the Policy and Finance Committee meeting on May 13, 2025.
The Board of Management of the Toronto Zoo: 1. Received the report (May 23, 2025) from the Chief Transformation Officer, Toronto Zoo for information. 2. Recommended that City Council receive for information the Toronto Zoo 2024 Audit Results and Financial Statements.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Chief Transformation Officer recommends that: 1. The Board of Management of the Toronto Zoo receive this report for information.
ZB16.5adopted
Attendance and Revenue Report - April 2025
This report will update the Board of Management on the visitor statistics and revenue results for the period 2025-01-01 through 2025-04-30. This report includes a dashboard highlighting some of the key metrics for 2025.
The Board of Management of the Toronto Zoo: 1. Received the report (May 23, 2025) from the Chief Transformation Officer, Toronto Zoo for information.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Chief Transformation Officer recommends that: 1. The Board of Management of the Toronto Zoo receive this report for information.
ZB16.6adopted
Project Update - Polar Bear Life Support System (LSS) and Redirection of Tundra Trail
This report provides an update on the Polar Bear Life Support System (LSS) and Redirection of Tundra Trail Project awarded to Pine Valley Corporation.
The Board of Management of the Toronto Zoo: 1. Received the report (May 23, 2025) from the Director, Capital Program and Sustainability, Toronto Zoo for information. 2. Directed that the confidential information contained in Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (May 23, 2025) from the Director, Capital Program and Sustainability, Toronto Zoo remain confidential in its entirety as it contains information about litigation or potential litigation that affects the Board of Management of the Toronto Zoo.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Director, Capital Program and Sustainability recommends that: 1. The Board of Management of the Toronto Zoo receive this report for information. 2. The Board of Management of the Toronto Zoo direct that the confidential information contained in Confidential Attachment 1 remain confidential in its entirety as it contains information about litigation or potential litigation that affects the Board of Management of the Toronto Zoo.
ZB16.7adopted
Food Services Management Contract
This report seeks authorization from the Board of Management of the Toronto Zoo to engage in discussions with a vendor for the provision of food services at the Toronto Zoo.
The Board of Management of the Toronto Zoo: 1. Approved the recommendations contained in Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (May 30, 2025) from the Chief Executive Officer, Toronto Zoo. 2. Directed that the confidential information contained in Confidential Attachment 1 to the report remain confidential in its entirety, as it contains information about an ongoing negotiation that affects the Board of Management of the Toronto Zoo.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Chief Executive Officer recommends that: 1. The Board of Management of the Toronto Zoo approve the recommendations contained in Confidential Attachment 1. 2. The Board of Management of the Toronto Zoo direct that the confidential information contained in Confidential Attachment 1 remain confidential in its entirety, as it contains information about an ongoing negotiation that affects the Board of Management of the Toronto Zoo.
ZB16.8amended
Appointment of Representative to the Canadian National Exhibition Association Membership
This letter provides information about appointment and membership to the Canadian National Exhibition Association.
The Board of Management of the Toronto Zoo: 1. Re-appointed Matthew Cole as the Board of Management of the Toronto Zoo's representative to the Canadian National Exhibition Association for the upcoming 2025-2026 term, and until a successor is appointed.
ZB16.9received
City Council on April 23 and 24, 2025, adopted Item GG20.14 as amended and, in so doing, has: 1. Directed the General Manager, Economic Development and Culture and the Chief Technology Officer to establish the annual Mayor's Data and Artificial Intelligence Innovation Challenge to recognize, celebrate, and inspire non-City individuals and organizations as well as City divisions, agencies and corporations that leverage data and AI to showcase research, projects, or solutions that address opportunities to foster civic engagement and public service delivery in Toronto. 2. Requested the boards of City Agencies and Corporations to participate in the Mayor's Data and Artificial Intelligence Innovation Challenge.
The Board of Management of the Toronto Zoo received this item for information.
ZB16.10received
Mayor’s Economic Action Plan in Response to United States Tariffs
City Council on March 26 and 27, 2025, adopted Item EX21.2 as amended and, in so doing, has: 1. Adopted the Mayor's Economic Action Plan in Response to US Tariffs, as outlined in Revised Attachment 1 to the revised report (March 18, 2025) from the City Manager and the General Manager, Economic Development and Culture, as amended by part 2 of City Council's decision to include actions under "Mobility of People and Goods" to support the improvement of the mobility of goods and services connected with the economy. 2. Requested the City's agencies and corporations to adopt similar policies where possible.
The Board of Management of the Toronto Zoo received this item for information.