Item - 2020.ZB8.13

The Board of Management of the Toronto Zoo:

1. Received this report for information.

This report focuses on the primary activities and achievements of the Learning and Engagement Branch at the Toronto Zoo for the year 2019. Learning and Engagement oversees a wide variety of different programs throughout the year that support key components of the Strategic Plan and further educational goals. These include school program offerings and teacher resources, as well as a roster of public programs for a variety of audiences/ages and summer camps. Overall program participation and revenues in 2019 were the highest on record with revenue up 9.4% over 2018, generating overall $1,140,584 and participation up by 2.9% over the preceding year. Bookings for fee-based school programs increased by 2.3% over 2018, marking the strongest year on record. Core revenue generating programs such as Bush Camp, Zoo Camp, Zoo School, and the Valentine’s adult program, continue to show strong participation and revenue generation.

Also, included is a summary of curatorial outreach programs which are administered by the Wildlife and Science Division.