Place to visit
High Park Zoo, Canada: what it is and when to go
High Park Zoo is a small public zoo in High Park, Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Interests: With kids and Wildlife. The best time to visit is February and May to October. In June there are 15 h 14 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 46. Here is what it is, where it lies, when to come, how to get there and what else is nearby to turn it into a trip.
In a nutshell
- What it is
- Small public zoo in High Park, Toronto, Ontario, Canada · With kids, Wildlife
- Where
- Canada
- Best time
- February and May to October.
- Nearest airport
- YYZ Toronto, 14 km as the crow flies
- Opening hours
- Mar 10-Oct 15: 09:00-19:00; Oct 16-Mar 09: 09:00-17:00
- Price
- Gratis
- Website
- highparkzoo.ca
- Coordinates
- 43.64352, -79.4627
What it is and where
High Park Zoo is a small public zoo in High Park, Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
It is in Toronto, where this site lists 200 more places to see, 7.3 km from the centre.
Its coordinates are 43.64352, -79.4627; the nearest main airport is Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ, Toronto), 14 km as the crow flies. How to get around Canada (train, car, bus) is covered in its country guide.
Where it is (opens in a new tab)Directions (opens in a new tab)
It is one of the With kids and Wildlife places in Canada. In Kokai it is already on your trip map next to the places you save yourself, and it goes into a day's plan with one tap.
When to go
The best time to visit High Park Zoo is February and May to October.
- JanPossible9:06
- FebBest time10:16
- MarPossible11:38
- AprPossible13:13
- MayBest time14:31
- JunBest time15:14
- JulBest time14:57
- AugBest time13:48
- SepBest time12:17
- OctBest time10:46
- NovPossible9:25
- DecPossible8:46
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 15 h 14 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 46. Daylight hours are calculated from the site's latitude for the 15th of each month; when planning a full day on foot they matter as much as the weather.
| What you come for | Best time | Possible |
|---|---|---|
| With kids | February and May to October | November to January and March to April |
| Wildlife | May to October | November to April |
It is not the same trip whatever you come for: High Park Zoo has a different season depending on what you want to do here, and Kokai puts it in the right month for you.
When to go to Canada in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Before you go to Canada
To enter Canada there are 9 things to sort out before you leave, starting with “National parks and accommodation, booked”: they are all, with their deadlines, in the Canada checklist. Currency: Canadian dollar (CAD); plugs: Type A and B · 120 V · 60 Hz (you need an adapter, and check that your device takes 120 V); emergencies: 911.
In Kokai you tick off the checklist inside your trip, and each item reminds you when it is time to do it.
What is nearby
- St. Vincent de Paul Roman Catholic ChurchCatholic church building in Toronto, Ontario, Canada1.2 km
- Jami MosqueMosque in Canada1.3 km
- Queen Elizabeth Way MonumentMonument1.3 km
- Humber BayBay in Ontario, Canada1.4 km
- Bandit BreweryBrewery1.5 km
Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the Canada guide.
More in Canada: With kids
- Cochrane, Ontario
- Toronto Zoo: zoo in Ontario, Canada
- Calgary Zoo: zoo in Alberta, Canada
- Canada's Wonderland: amusement park in Vaughan, Ontario, Canada
- Vancouver Aquarium: public aquarium in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
- Montreal Biodome: zoo in Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Every Canada place under With kids, each with its season, is on its page.
Frequently asked questions
What is High Park Zoo?
It is a small public zoo in High Park, Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
When is the best time to visit High Park Zoo?
February and May to October. In June there are 15 h 14 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 46.
How do you get to High Park Zoo?
The nearest main airport is Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ), 14 km as the crow flies. From there, directions opens the route on the map, and how to get around Canada is explained in its country guide.
How do I add it to my trip?
With one tap. In Kokai it is already on the Canada map, next to the places you save yourself: add it to a day's plan, give it a time and, if you like, get a reminder when you pass nearby.
What else is around here?
Nearby you have St. Vincent de Paul Roman Catholic Church, Jami Mosque, Queen Elizabeth Way Monument. The rest is in the Canada guide.
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