In partnership with Tourism Toronto
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1. Toronto Zoo

There?s tons to do during the summer at the Toronto Zoo, from the Gorilla Climb Ropes Course to Splash Island. But this year, visitors will get to see some baby animals, including an Indian rhino calf, a polar bear cub, lion cubs and the ridiculously adorable giant panda cubs. Cuteness galore! Your family can also spend Canada Day with the Canadian animals at the zoo. Kids can pick up an Xplorers Booklet, which includes fun activities that help kids discover the Canadian creatures at the zoo, at the Parks Canada Front Courtyard Kiosk. A complete booklet earns you a special Parks Canada souvenir. The whole family can also check out special Canadian animal keeper talks and feedings. Free with admission. When: All summer

More info: torontozoo.com
2. Pets and Me: Explore, Imagine, Create

At the Art Gallery of Ontario?s Kids? Gallery, your little ones can learn about art while having fun. The Pets and Me exhibition is all about discovering pets from the past?cats and dogs and rabbits, oh my! Families can spend the afternoon checking out the photographs, paintings and sculptures, and kids can try their hand at drawing their own pets (real or imaginary) at the drawing station. Visitors can also take selfies with pet-inspired costumes and props and, if you post them on Instagram with the hashtag #AGOkidsgallery, they’ll appear on a screen in the gallery. Included with the price of admi...