| Description:Opened in 1974, the Toronto Zoo was founded for the purpose of exhibiting and conserving a diversity of species within the animal and plant kingdoms. It is here today: to convey a broad perspective of zoogeographic and ecological relationships, for the enjoyment of the visiting public, as an educational experience and resource, to promote the publics awareness and involvement in conservation, to undertake scientific research for the advancement of wildlife management , for the conservation of irreplaceable genetic resources, both animal and plant. |
