TORONTO, Ont. – The city is calling for sustainable and creative proposals for the future of the Toronto Zoo.
The city manager’s office issued a Request for Expressions of Interest on Monday that encourages ideas for innovative and sustainable business models for the east-end zoo.
The request also asks respondents to consider plans that include the Rouge National Urban Park, which resides next to the zoo.
A review committee comprised of city staff, the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority and Parks Canada will review the responses.
The city manager will make a recommendation regarding the next step to the executive committee and city council. A report from the office is expected next spring.
City council will make the final decision regarding what outcome arises from the submissions.
The city will accept proposals until Nov. 26.
Toronto Zoo's newest polar bear was born in March. Critics worry that conservation efforts and the fate of the animals will be at risk if the zoo lands in private hands.
City issues call for ideas for future of Toronto Zoo
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