Toronto Zoo sees climb in attendance, revenue since COVID-19 pandemic

The Toronto Zoo is seeing an increase in attendance and revenue this year, among other Ontario attractions that are also reporting a similar trend.

The Toronto Zoo is seeing an increase in attendance and revenue this year, among other Ontario attractions that are also reporting a similar trend.

CEO Dolf Dejong said despite attendance and revenues facing major hits in the past few years as a result of the pandemic, the zoo is seeing figures climb significantly this year.

"A site like ours, [on] a busy day, I've seen as many as 19,000 people in a single day. Right now, we're approaching 35,000 [visitors]," Dejong told CBC Toronto.

The zoo is seeing a $1.6 million surplus in net new spending, according to a city report from last month, which highlights figures at the site in the past four months.