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09/23/2026
So happy to welcome our CALL interns—the Fall cohort! And who better to do the honours than our very own Maple? 🦛💚
We’re so excited to have you join us!
Because you helped recycle them! ♻️
A great example of how, bit by bit, small efforts become heaps and piles. Every effort counts, no matter how small.
Thank you for your generous donations and for helping make a difference! You’re now officially a Guardian of Sea Ice. 🧊🐻❄️
This summer, our CALL interns organized a Toy Donation Drive in recognition of Arctic Sea Ice Day, an initiative by Polar Bears International that highlights the importance of Arctic sea ice to polar bears and the broader health of our planet.
The interns recognized the environmental impact of the toy industry, including the carbon emissions associated with manufacturing, transportation, and waste. Too often, unwanted toys end up in landfills or waterways, contributing to pollution and environmental degradation. Our interns wanted to give these toys a second life and reduce waste while encouraging others to think more sustainably about consumption.
09/04/2026
And just like that, our summer CALL interns have wrapped up their internship at Toronto Zoo! 🌱
We are so incredibly proud of all they’ve learned, the work they’ve contributed, and everything they’ve accomplished during their time at the Zoo.
From working closely with our Zoo Camp Counsellors and supporting campers’ learning and engagement, to learning about Climate Action, Wildlife Conservation, and Sustainability, our interns did so much! They also created engaging Climate Action projects while developing a variety of valuable skills, including leadership, critical thinking, public speaking, collaboration, and communication. 🌎💚
It has been incredible to see their confidence, creativity, and knowledge grow throughout the summer. We’re so proud of each of them and can’t wait to see all that they accomplish next! 👏🏽
Renatta presenting her project Fish Frenzy: Small changes, Big Ripples to zoo guests.
Naifa engaging young learners with storytelling inspiring them to learn about butterflies and native plants.🌱🦋
Karunya presenting her project “The Missing Piece” inspiring people towards conservation with incredible artwork.
Ella presenting her seminar for grade 11 Zoo school students, inspiring them to make an impact with climate actions.
The generous toy donations for Arctic Sea Ice Day that you all made possible. All these toys will not end up in landfills but will be recycled by TerraCycle.
Just shows how each and every effort counts.
Our CALL interns experience “Glow in the Wild” at your Toronto Zoo
Work on my CALL project with me! 🐧🦏❄️
Hi! I’m Karunya, one of this summer’s CALL interns at your Toronto Zoo , and I’m excited to give you a little sneak peek into my project, “The Missing Piece.”
This pop-up art showcase features the snow leopard, white rhino, and African penguin, highlighting how climate change is impacting these incredible species and the cost they pay as their environments continue to change.
But why art? 🎨
Art has a unique way of connecting people to important issues. It sparks emotion, invites reflection, and helps us see the world through a different lens. When people feel connected to a story, they are more likely to take action. Through this showcase, I hope to inspire conversations about conservation and our role in protecting wildlife.
✨ Join me on August 26 & 27 to learn more about these animals, explore the stories behind their struggles, and see the final artworks come to life!
You’ll find me near the Watusi cattle habitat in Africa Savanna area between 10am to 2pm.
See you at the Zoo☺️
08/24/2026
🐟 7 Endangered Fish Species, One Shared Challenge
Small changes can create big ripples. 🌊
Join CALL intern, Renatta, at your Toronto Zoo on August 31 for “Fish Frenzy: Small Changes, Big Ripples,” a Climate Action Learning & Leadership (CALL) educational experience exploring the stories of 7 endangered fish species and the environmental challenges threatening their survival.
🐠 Through interactive learning and exploration, discover how climate change, habitat loss, pollution, and human activity are impacting freshwater ecosystems — and why protecting these species matters.
🌎 Fish Frenzy invites us to look beneath the surface and consider the role we all play in creating a healthier future for aquatic life and our planet.
Who knows? You might just discover how one small change can make a big ripple. 🌊🐟
📅 August 31
🕙 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
📍 African Rainforest Pavilion, Toronto Zoo
🌊 Lake Malawi / Darwin’s Dream Pond
Come learn, explore, and make a splash for conservation! 🐟💙
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08/18/2026
❄Snow Leopard • 🦏 White Rhino •🐧 African Penguin
Three species, One shared challenge.
Discover how climate change is impacting wildlife and why taking action matters.
Join Karunya, our Summer CALL intern at your Toronto Zoo on August 26 and 27 as she presents her final project, “The Missing Piece”.
🧩 “The Missing Piece” is an art showcase that explores how climate change impacts these animals, encouraging everyone to reflect on the price wildlife is paying today, and the price we may all pay tomorrow if action is not taken.
Through art, learn about their stories, the challenges threatening their survival, and the importance of collective action in protecting wildlife.
Who knows? You may even discover the missing piece. 🧩
🗓️ August 26-27
🕒 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
📍 Africa Savanna, Toronto Zoo
08/12/2026
SPOTS AVAILABLE!
Our summer interns are wrapping up an amazing summer with Toronto Zoo’s CALL program! 🌻🦋
Our intern, Naifa is excited to share her learnings and inspire kids to love and protect wildlife. Here’s something she wants to share with you all.
“For my final internship project, I’m so excited to host ‘Little Wildlife Helpers: Helping Animals Through Plants’ at the Unionville Library. It’s a hands-on workshop for kids ages 4–6 featuring a storytelling adventure with “Bella the Butterfly,” a pollinator garden craft, and native seed packets to take home!”
We still have some spots open for this workshop. Ignite passion in the young ones to protect our species and make this a world where wildlife and wild species thrive.
Registration link in the bio!!
The perks of being a CALL intern… 🦒👀
07/21/2026
This is how many donations we’ve received so far!🧸🚂🪀Thank you for your generosity and support. Your toy donations make a meaningful difference and we truly appreciate your contribution to our Arctic Sea Ice Day Toy Recycling Drive. We’re still accepting donations until the end of this month . If you’d like to contribute, please drop off your donations in the donation box located at the Membership Office. Thank you for helping us make a positive impact in our community!🐻❄️🧊🤍
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