Toronto Zoo
The full agenda, as filed
All 15 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.
ZB20.1received
Shaping the Future of Wildlife Care
A PowerPoint Presentation will be given by Marc Brandson, Wildlife Care Manager and Hollie Ross, Wildlife Care Manager on the future of animal habitats and corresponding programming at the Toronto Zoo.
The Board of Management of the Toronto Zoo received the item for information.
ZB20.2received
Toronto Zoo Operational Update
A verbal update on Toronto Zoo Operations will be provided by Dolf DeJong, Chief Executive Officer, Toronto Zoo.
The Board of Management of the Toronto Zoo received the item for information.
ZB20.3amended
Policy and Finance Committee Appointments
This report is requesting the Board of Management of the Toronto Zoo to appoint three candidates to the Toronto Zoo Policy and Finance Committee.
The Board of Management of the Toronto Zoo : 1. Appointed the following members to the Policy and Finance Committee: a. Edward McDonnell, b. Ivan Hon, and c. Sarah Bertollo.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Chief Transformation Officer, Toronto Zoo, recommends that: 1. The Board of Management of the Toronto Zoo appoint at least one, and at most three, new members to the Policy and Finance Committee.
ZB20.4adopted
Toronto Zoo Individual and Corporate Naming Rights Policy
This report recommends adoption of a Toronto Zoo Individual and Corporate Naming Rights Policy aligned with the City of Toronto's corporate framework. The policy establishes a consistent approach for soliciting, assessing, approving, and managing naming rights while safeguarding Zoo integrity, animal welfare, and visitor experience.
The Board of Management of the Toronto Zoo: 1. Adopted the Toronto Zoo Individual and Corporate Naming Rights Policy set out in Attachment 1 to the report (February 9, 2026) from the Chief Transformation Officer, Toronto Zoo. 2. Directed Toronto Zoo staff to complete a review of the Individual and Corporate Naming Rights Policy every five years at a minimum. 3. Authorized the Chief Executive Officer or designate to negotiate and execute naming rights agreements consistent with the terms and conditions of the Toronto Zoo Individual and Corporate Naming Rights Policy and in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Chief Transformation Officer, Toronto Zoo, recommends that the Board of Management of the Toronto Zoo: 1. Adopt the Toronto Zoo Individual and Corporate Naming Rights Policy set out in Attachment 1. 2. Direct staff to complete a review of the Individual and Corporate Naming Rights Policy every five years at a minimum. 3. Authorize the Chief Executive Officer or designate to negotiate and execute naming rights agreements consistent with the terms and conditions of the Toronto Zoo Individual and Corporate Naming Rights Policy and in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor.
ZB20.5adopted
Toronto Zoo Community Conservation Centre - AV Equipment Supply and Installation - Award
This report recommends the award of audio-visual (AV) equipment supply and installation for the Community Conservation Centre to a vendor.
The Board of Management of the Toronto Zoo: 1. Authorized the Director, Capital Program and Sustainability, or her designate, to award and enter into an Agreement with Solotech for the supply and installation of Audio Visual (AV) equipment within the Toronto Zoo Community Conservation Centre in the amount of $950,000.00 excluding HST.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Director, Capital Program and Sustainability, Toronto Zoo, recommends that the Board of Management of the Toronto Zoo: 1. Authorize the Director, Capital Program and Sustainability, or her designate, to award and enter into an Agreement with Solotech for the supply and installation of Audio Visual (AV) equipment within the Toronto Zoo Community Conservation Centre in the amount of $950,000.00 excluding HST.
ZB20.6adopted
Toronto Zoo Incoming High Voltage Switchgear Project - Equipment Purchase Award
This report recommends the award of Request for Quotation (RFQ) RFQ 04 to Supply and Deliver Switchgear, 27.6 KV Metal-Enclosed, Replacement at Main Service Entrance to a vendor.
The Board of Management of the Toronto Zoo: 1. Authorized the Director, Capital Program and Sustainability, or her designate, to award and enter into an Agreement for Request for Quotation (RFQ) RFQ 04 - Supply and Deliver Switchgear, 27.6 KV Metal-Enclosed, Replacement at Main Service Entrance to Wesco Distribution Canada LP. Up to a commitment of $531,362.00 excluding HST.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Director, Capital Program and Sustainability, Toronto Zoo, recommends that the Board of Management of the Toronto Zoo: 1. Authorize the Director, Capital Program and Sustainability, or her designate, to award and enter into an Agreement for Request for Quotation (RFQ) RFQ 04 - Supply and Deliver Switchgear, 27.6 KV Metal-Enclosed, Replacement at Main Service Entrance to Wesco Distribution Canada LP. Up to a commitment of $531,362.00 excluding HST.
ZB20.7adopted
2025 Year-end 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 2025 calendar year.
The Board of Management of the Toronto Zoo: 1. Received the report (February 3, 2026) from the Chief Human Resources Officer, Toronto Zoo for information.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Chief Human Resources Officer, Toronto Zoo, recommends that the Board of Management of the Toronto Zoo: 1. Receive this report for information.
ZB20.8adopted
This report is intended to update the Board of Management on the guest incidents and related public safety initiatives for the 2025 calendar year.
The Board of Management of the Toronto Zoo: 1. Received the report (February 3, 2026) from the Chief Human Resources Officer, Toronto Zoo for information.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Chief Human Resources Officer, Toronto Zoo, recommends that the Board of Management of the Toronto Zoo: 1. Receive this report for information.
ZB20.9adopted
Attendance and Revenue Report - December 2025
This report will update the Board of Management on the visitor statistics and revenue results for the period 2025-01-01 through 2025-12-31. 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 (February 10, 2026) from the Chief Transformation Officer, Toronto Zoo for information.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Chief Transformation Officer, Toronto Zoo, recommends that the Board of Management of the Toronto Zoo: 1. Receive this report for information.
ZB20.10adopted
Strategic Communications Report 2025
The Strategic Communications team manages public-facing communications to engage audiences with your Toronto Zoo's mission: connecting people, animals, conservation science, and traditional knowledge to fight extinction. Driving Zoo attendance, promoting revenue-generating activities, programs, and events, encouraging science literacy and sharing stories reinforcing the critical conservation science role of our Zoo are all central to the communications team. This report provides a summary of key activities, statistics, and achievements from the past year including the launch of the 2025-2027 Guardians of Wild Strategic Plan.
The Board of Management of the Toronto Zoo: 1. Received the report (February 5, 2026) from the Chief Operations Officer, Toronto Zoo for information.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Chief Operations Officer, Toronto Zoo, recommends that the Board of Management of the Toronto Zoo: 1. Receive this report for information.
ZB20.11adopted
Volunteering and Engagement Activities 2025
This report will update the Board of Management on the activities of the Volunteering and Engagement Unit for the year 2025. The volunteer team consists of Year-Round Volunteers, Summer Volunteers, Wildlife Health and Science Centre Volunteers, and Zoo Ambassador Student Volunteers.
The Board of Management of the Toronto Zoo: 1. Received the report (February 2, 2026) from the Chief Operations Officer, Toronto Zoo for information.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Chief Operations Officer, Toronto Zoo, recommends that the Board of Management of the Toronto Zoo: 1. Receive this report for information.
ZB20.12adopted
Learning and Engagement Activities 2025
This report provides an update of the primary activities and achievements of the Learning and Engagement unit for 2025. Learning and Engagement oversees a wide variety of different programs throughout the year that support key components of the Strategic Plan and further educational goals, including school programs and teacher resources, a roster of public programs for a variety of audiences/ages, virtual experiences, summer camps, and overnight experiences.
The Board of Management of the Toronto Zoo: 1. Received the report (February 2, 2026) from the Chief Operations Officer, Toronto Zoo for information.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Chief Operations Officer, Toronto Zoo, recommends that the Board of Management of the Toronto Zoo: 1. Receive this report for information.
ZB20.13adopted
Orangutan Indoor Habitat - Construction Tender Award
This report recommends award of the Orangutan Indoor Habitat Construction Request for Proposals (RFP).
The Board of Management of the Toronto Zoo: 1. Authorized the Director, Capital Program and Sustainability, or her designate, to award and enter into a Construction Agreement with a qualified construction firm for the Orangutan Indoor Habitat project at a purchase price as outlined in Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (February 9, 2026) from the Director, Capital Program and Sustainability, Toronto Zoo. 2. Authorized the public release of Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (February 9, 2026) 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, Toronto Zoo, recommends that the Board of Management of the Toronto Zoo: 1. Authorize the Director, Capital Program and Sustainability, or her designate, to award and enter into a Construction Agreement with a qualified construction firm for the Orangutan Indoor Habitat project at a purchase price as outlined in Confidential Attachment 1. 2. Authorize the public release of Confidential Attachment 1 following the closing of any purchase transaction.
ZB20.14received
10-Year Circular Economy Road Map
City Council on November 12 and 13, 2025, adopted Item IE25.1 as amended and, in so doing, has requested the City's Agencies and Corporations to review the report of the Executive Director, Environment, Climate and Forestry and the General Manager, Solid Waste Management Services, dated October 15, 2025, titled "10-Year Circular Economy Road Map," including all attachments, along with City Council's directions, and adopt similar actions where possible.
The Board of Management of the Toronto Zoo received the item for information.
ZB20.15received
Audit of Toronto Water: Stormwater and Wastewater Contract Management
City Council on November 12 and 13, 2025, adopted Item AU10.3 and, in so doing, has requested the heads of City Divisions, Agencies and Corporations to review the issues and recommendations included in the report (October 22, 2025) from the Audit Committee and consider the relevance to their respective organizations for implementation.
The Board of Management of the Toronto Zoo received the item for information.