The Toronto Zoo occupies a large area. It extends for about 710 acres (287 hectares). The zoo is also famous as the third largest zoo in the world. The Toronto Zoo is divided into six zoogeographic regions. These are the Canadian Domain, Eurasia, Australasia, the Americas, Africa and the Indo-Malayan region. Animals are displayed both inside and outside. Inside they are provided with tropical pavilions and outside, they live in naturalistic environments. To facilitate the experience of children, the Toronto Zoo also has a children’s zoo, Waterside Theater and a Splash Island.

The Toronto Zoo provides shelter to about 16000 animals. These include fish and invertebrates also. The animals are of 491 species. The Toronto Zoo authorities are at present working on the North Zoo Redevelopment project. In addition to this, you can also check out the Gorilla Rainforest Exhibit. The Splash Island is a water park with the aim of providing education. It teaches about the states of matter. Water for example is displayed by solid (ice), liquid (water) and gas. These exhibits are presented in an interesting manner by grouping them with aquatic animals and ocean, lake and river themes. You should check this out when you visit Toronto.

This is pure fun. 57000 square feet of unique unadulterated interactive games are placed right in front of you in this work of this huge spectacle. Here you can also see the world’s finest collections of hockey artifacts. No matter what your age, if you love hockey, then this hall of fame has something to offer for you. And all these games are presented to you in a unique interactive mechanism. It offers vibrant, playful and innovative game plans for guests of all ages. This also varies along with the guests’ levels of interest in the game.

You also have a themed exhibit which has been artistically presented and colorfully designed. You can go through the themed history of hockey here and hockey passions are also present in this exhibit. You also have a wonderful rink area in this hall of fame. This one challenges guests to stop the shots coming from a virtually created image of Wayne Gretzky and Mark Messier. Interesting isn’t it?

Another Toronto attraction which you must see is the Art Gallery of Ontario. This gallery has been designed by Frank Gehry. He has also designed the Disney Concert Hall and the Guggenheim Museum Bilbao. Incidentally he is also a native of Toronto. This building has a very open, airy vibe to it. It has sweeping staircases that link the floors together. There is an extensive use of glass in this gallery.

You find a rare collection of art in the sculpture gallery called the Galleria Italy. This is shaped like a ship’s hull. Ontario Science Center is another Toronto attraction. Sport, communication, the human body and the living earth are some of the few subjects that have been showcased in this center.