Toronto Wildlife Centre

• ‘Magical’ reunion of swan mates in Toronto goes viral in heartwarming video

  In a heartwarming display of affection, a viral video has captured the loving reunion between a pair of trumpeter swan mates as they reunite after spending a few days apart.

  Canada

  Apr 11
  
• Work underway to assess if Etobicoke fire toxic spill leaked into Lake Ontario

  A fire broke out on Aug. 11 at a north Etobicoke facility that stores petroleum-based fluids and chemicals. Those chemicals are still in local waterways, officials say.

  Environment

  Aug 19, 2023
  
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• Local wildlife suffering after massive blaze at Etobicoke industrial site

  A Toronto wildlife charity said it has been working tirelessly since the blaze to capture and clean birds and other wildlife coated in chemical sludge from the fire.

  Canada

  Aug 13, 2023
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• Marmot hitches 6-day ride from Colorado to Toronto, is safely returned home

  A marmot that stowed away in the engine compartment of a car and travelled from Colorado to Toronto earlier this year has been safely returned to its natural habitat. 

  Canada

  Jul 29, 2022
• Pigeons found ‘shuddering uncontrollably’ in suspected poisoning: Toronto Wildlife Centre

  Dozens of pigeons were found 'convulsing and seizing' on Thursday in what may have been a 'malicious' poisoning, according to the Toronto Wildlife Centre.

  Canada

  Jul 22, 2022
• Toronto city councillors consider outdoor ban on ‘free-roaming’ cats

  At Wednesday's community development meeting, councillors voted in favour of a bylaw that would prohibit cat owners from letting their pets wander freely outdoors.

  Canada

  Jul 7, 2022
• Toronto Wildlife Centre to no longer guard boardwalk fox den after some volunteers allegedly threatened

  "As an organization, despite our deep concern for the fox family, the safety and well-being of our volunteers is paramount."

  Canada

  Jun 8, 2020
• Fox kit found dead at Woodbine Beach likely killed by aggressive dog, Toronto Wildlife says

  "The wounds suggested the kit was killed by a larger predator -- likely an aggressive dog since the body was left behind," Toronto Wildlife Centre said.

  Canada

  May 22, 2020
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• Albino raccoon spotted in Toronto’s Leaside neighbourhood

  While raccoons are a common sight in Toronto, one Twitter user was in for a surprise when he saw what appears to be an albino raccoon snooping around the city's Leaside neighbourhood.

  May 20, 2020
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• Toronto Wildlife Centre gives injured animals in GTA fighting chance of survival

  The Toronto Wildlife Centre receives approximately 30,000 emergency calls to its hotline from all over the GTA. The organization operates an animal hospital and offers rehabilitation, rescue, and education services.

  Canada

  Apr 4, 2019