Toronto Zoo
The full agenda, as filed
All 7 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.
ZB17.1received
Achieving Workplace Health and Safety - 1TZ (One Toronto Zoo) Cares Approach
A PowerPoint presentation on Achieving Workplace Health and Safety: 1TZ (One Toronto Zoo) Cares Approach will be provided by Joanne Eaton, Manager of Health and Safety, Toronto Zoo.
The Board of Management of the Toronto Zoo received the presentation from the Manager of Health and Safety, Toronto Zoo for information.
ZB17.2received
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: 1. Received the report (July 15, 2025) from the Director, Indigenous Relations, Toronto Zoo for information.
ZB17.3adopted
Attendance and Revenue Report - June 2025
This report will update the Board of Management on the visitor statistics and revenue results for the period 2025-01-01 through 2025-06-30. 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 (July 16, 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.
ZB17.4adopted
2025 Six-Month Occupational Health and Safety Status Report
This report is intended to update the Board of Management on the employee accident rates and related safety initiatives for the first six-month, January 1, 2025 to June 30, 2025.
The Board of Management of the Toronto Zoo: 1. Received the report (July 15, 2025) from the Chief Human Resources Officer, Toronto Zoo for information.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Chief Human Resources Officer recommends that: 1. The Board of Management of the Toronto Zoo receive this report for information.
ZB17.5adopted
2025 Six-Month Guest Safety Report
This report is intended to update the Board of Management on the guest incidents and related public safety initiatives for the first six months of 2025.
The Board of Management of the Toronto Zoo: 1. Received the report (July 16, 2025) from the Chief Human Resources Officer, Toronto Zoo for information.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Chief Human Resources Officer, Toronto Zoo recommends that: 1. The Board of Management of the Toronto Zoo receive this report for information.
ZB17.6adopted
Red Panda Climate Controlled Viewing - Construction Tender Award
This report recommends entering into negotiations for the award of the Red Panda Climate Controlled Viewing Construction Agreement.
The Board of Management of the Toronto Zoo: 1. Authorized the Director, Capital Program and Sustainability, or her designate, to negotiate the award and enter into a Construction Agreement with a qualified construction firm for the Red Panda Climate Controlled Viewing project at a purchase price as outlined in Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (July 16, 2025) from the Director, Capital Program and Sustainability, Toronto Zoo. 2. Authorized the public release of Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (July 16, 2025) from the Director, Capital Program and Sustainability, Toronto Zoo, following the closing of any purchase transaction.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Director, Capital Program and Sustainability recommends that: 1. The Board of Management of the Toronto Zoo authorize the Director, Capital Program and Sustainability, or her designate, to negotiate the award and enter into a Construction Agreement with a qualified construction firm for the Red Panda Climate Controlled Viewing project at a purchase price as outlined in Confidential Attachment 1. 2. The Board of Management of the Toronto Zoo authorize the public release of Confidential Attachment 1 following the closing of any purchase transaction.
ZB17.7received
Appointment as a Public Member on the Toronto Zoo Board
Letter from City Clerk's for appointment of a member to the Board of Management of the Toronto Zoo, Edward McDonnell.
The Board of Management of the Toronto Zoo: 1. Received the Letter (July 29, 2025) from the City Clerk for information.