Toronto Zoo says animals stayed cool after power outage during heat wave

The Toronto Zoo says its animals remain comfortable despite a power outage that forces the facility to close during a prolonged heat wave in southern Ontario. Multiple outlets report the zoo shut its doors on Canada Day after the outage affected operations for visitors. The zoo says the failure impacted “guest-facing services” across the site, prompting officials to close as a precaution. The zoo also states that animal-care systems continued operating, allowing the animals to stay cool through the hot conditions. One report says animal-care infrastructure remained functional even as the outage occurred, while another notes the closure decision is made “out of an abundance of caution.” Other sources add that the broader region continues to experience extreme heat, with conditions described as part of an extended heat wave. The zoo indicates it plans to reopen after the Canada Day closure, with at least one outlet specifying a Thursday reopening.