Enrichment Giving Tree

They made a list, and we checked it twice! This holiday season, give the gift of enrichment to one or more of the animals at your Toronto Zoo.

The Enrichment Giving Tree features a carefully curated list of enrichment items prepared by our keepers and the animals in their care. Animal Enrichment is very important at your Toronto Zoo and something each of our animals receives daily. Items like balls, foraging toys and puzzle feeders enhance our animals’ environments by providing them with opportunities to stimulate their natural behaviours.

Miniature Donkey, Stirling, wearing a small Santa Hat on his head

Herd for the Holidays

Treat the giraffes, Bactrian camels, mouflon, yaks, goats, donkey, and alpacas to a festive time with enrichment gifts like foraging toys and scratching posts to keep them active and entertained all season long.

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An African penguin standing behind a blue gift box

Fine Feathered Friends

The African penguins, macaws, cockatoos and galah will be shaking their tail feathers when they see their new enrichment items!

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Playful Primates

The monkeys, olive baboons, and lion-tailed macaques are ready to monkey around this holiday season! Treat them to a variety of enrichment gifts like climbing ladders, treats, and puzzle toys to keep them swinging and exploring all season long.

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Paws & Claws

Show the snow leopards, red pandas, wombats, tamanduas and armadillos a warm and fuzzy holiday season with the gift of enrichment!

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Enrichment Giving Tree -Frequently Asked Questions

Can I purchase an item that is not on the Enrichment Giving Tree?

Thank you for your interest in supporting the animals at your Toronto Zoo!

The Enrichment Giving Tree features a carefully curated list of enrichment items prepared by our Keepers and the animals in their care. Only items on the tree can be purchased at this time. If you are interested in other support methods, please email us at wildlifeconservancy@torontozoo.ca.

Why have I not seen an animal enjoying the enrichment item I purchased?

Thank you for your generous donation and support of the Enrichment Giving Tree!


Enrichment items are purchased based on immediate needs and are put onto a priority list as not all items are needed right away/at the same time. Donations in support of our Enrichment Giving Tree help to supplement the Zoo's enrichment budget to ensure that all our animals can benefit from new items throughout the year.

What happens if not all items on the Enrichment Giving Tree are purchased?

Thank you for your interest in supporting the animals at your Toronto Zoo!

Animal Enrichment is very important at your Toronto Zoo and something each of our animals receives daily. Donations in support of our Enrichment Giving Tree help to supplement the Zoo's enrichment budget to ensure that all our animals can benefit from new items throughout the year.


Even if not all items are purchased, the animals in our care will still receive the gift of enrichment!

Will I receive a charitable tax receipt for my donation?

Yes - Full tax receipts are issued for all items on the Enrichment Giving Tree. If you do not recieve your charitable tax receipt, please contact wildlifeconservancy@torontozoo.ca

Can I make a donation towards the Enrichment Giving Tree without choosing an item?

If you would like to make a donation towards the Enrichment Giving Tree to have our keepers choose an item on your behalf, please visit
https://www.wildlifeconservancy.ca/donate
and select "Animal Enrichment" under "Fund" to make your donation.

Learn More about Enrichment at Your Toronto Zoo