New construction of a recreation facility in Scarborough, Ontario. Design plans call for the construction of a recreation facility.

Construction of an innovative, dynamic, state of the art building that provides ecologically and socially responsible learning space for a wide variety of visitors and users. The project will be developed in collaboration with the Rouge National Urban Park (RNUP). It will also be an institution that continuously educates users and visitors about the efficiency of its functions, and the mandate and activities of the Zoo. The Centre will support the development of interactive programs and learning strategies, provide professional training and to position the Zoo as a leader in development, evaluation, research and dissemination of formal and informal programs. TIMELINE: The owner is developing an Action Plan for expansion of services at the Zoo, which includes drafting specific tactics or action steps and relevant business strategies for each of the objectives in the Strategic Priorities. Consultants will be secured to provide a template for use in developing action steps and conduct a working session at a future visit and provide Zoo leadership with recommendations. The feasibility study was completed in 2006. Capital funds for the project were initially allocated in 2019 and 2021. The Detailed design is anticipated to occur in 2025-2026 and construction will occur in 2026-2027.