Your Toronto Zoo is proud to share an important milestone in our conservation journey. After decades of dedicated work, our role in the black-footed ferret breeding program has come to a close. Once thought to be extinct in the wild, this incredible species has made an inspiring recovery thanks to the combined efforts of conservation partners across North America - and we are honoured to have played a meaningful part in its comeback story. Between 1993 and 2025, 502 ferret kits have been born and raised in our care, including 18 this year. This achievement is not an ending, but a new beginning. Now, as Guardians of Wild, we are turning our focus toward other Canadian species that need our help. Our commitment remains the same: to protect, restore, and give wildlife a fighting chance for generations to come. Together, we’ve proven what can be achieved when science, care, and community come together for wildlife - and our work as Guardians of Wild continues! Stay tuned for our c...