While some of our furry friends head into a deep slumber this time of year, many of the animals at the Toronto Zoo are vivacious and full of life in the dead of winter. This is because their interaction with humans is scarce, as so few decide to trip to the zoo when it's cold. But when they do, they are rarely disappointed, as the zoo is buzzing with activity. CTVNews.ca's Tina Yazdani checked it out for herself.
Kangaroos are seen hopping around in their pens at the Toronto Zoo Thursday, Dec. 8, 2011.
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Kangaroos are seen hopping around in their pens at the Toronto Zoo Thursday, Dec. 8, 2011. The kangaroos are taken indoors for the entire winter season.
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Kangaroos are seen hopping around in their pens at the Toronto Zoo Thursday, Dec. 8, 2011. The kangaroos are taken indoors for the entire winter season.
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Emus walk around in their pens at the Toronto Zoo Thursday, Dec. 8, 2011. Emus are also taken indoors for the winter season.
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Emus walk around in their pens at the Toronto Zoo Thursday, Dec. 8, 2011. Emus are also taken indoors for the winter season.
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A kangaroo is seen standing in its pen at the Toronto Zoo Thursday, Dec. 8, 2011. The kangaroos are taken indoors for the entire winter season.
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An emu walks around in its pens at the Toronto Zoo Thursday, Dec. 8, 2011. Emus are also taken indoors for the winter season.
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An emu walks around in its pens at the Toronto Zoo Thursday, Dec. 8, 2011. Emus are also taken indoors for the winter season.
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A Siberian tiger is seen outside on a cold but sunny day at the Toronto Zoo Thursday, Dec. 8, 2011. Siberian tigers remain outdoors for the winter season.
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A Siberian tiger is seen outside on a cold but sunny day at the Toronto Zoo Thursday, Dec. 8, 2011. Siberian tigers remain outdoors for the winter season.
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A Siberian tiger is seen outside on a cold but sunny day at the Toronto Zoo Thursday, Dec. 8, 2011. Siberian tigers remain outdoors for the winter season.
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A senior keeper at the Toronto Zoo, Harry Hofaur, feeds quail to a Siberian tiger Thursday, Dec. 8, 2011. Siberian tigers remain outdoors for the winter season.
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A Siberian tiger is seen outside on a cold but sunny day at the Toronto Zoo Thursday, Dec. 8, 2011. Siberian tigers remain outdoors for the winter season.
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A Siberian tiger is seen outside on a cold but sunny day at the Toronto Zoo Thursday, Dec. 8, 2011. Siberian tigers remain outdoors for the winter season.
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A camel is seen outside on a cold but sunny day at the Toronto Zoo Thursday, Dec. 8, 2011. The camels remain outdoors for the winter season.
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A camel is seen outside on a cold but sunny day at the Toronto Zoo Thursday, Dec. 8, 2011. The camels remain outdoors for the winter season.
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A camel is seen outside on a cold but sunny day at the Toronto Zoo Thursday, Dec. 8, 2011. The camels remain outdoors for the winter season.
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A camel is seen outside on a cold but sunny day at the Toronto Zoo Thursday, Dec. 8, 2011. The camels remain outdoors for the winter season.
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A camel is seen outside on a cold but sunny day at the Toronto Zoo Thursday, Dec. 8, 2011. The camels remain outdoors for the winter season.
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A camel is seen outside on a cold but sunny day at the Toronto Zoo Thursday, Dec. 8, 2011. The camels remain outdoors for the winter season.
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A senior keeper at the Toronto Zoo, Harry Hofaur, feeds a snow leopard Thursday, Dec. 8, 2011. Snow leopards remain outdoors for the winter season.
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A snow leopard is seen in its cage at the Toronto Zoo Thursday, Dec. 8, 2011. These animals remain outdoors for the winter season, and enjoy playing in the snow.
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A senior keeper at the Toronto Zoo, Harry Hofaur, feeds a snow leopard Thursday, Dec. 8, 2011. Snow leopards remain outdoors for the winter season.
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A snow leopard is seen in its cage at the Toronto Zoo Thursday, Dec. 8, 2011. These animals remain outdoors for the winter season, and enjoy playing in the snow.
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A senior keeper at the Toronto Zoo, Harry Hofaur, feeds a snow leopard Thursday, Dec. 8, 2011. Snow leopards remain outdoors for the winter season.
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A snow leopard is seen in its cage at the Toronto Zoo Thursday, Dec. 8, 2011. These animals remain outdoors for the winter season, and enjoy playing in the snow.
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An Indian rhinoceros is seen in its pen at the Toronto Zoo Thursday, Dec. 8, 2011. These animals remain indoors for the winter season.
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An Indian rhinoceros is seen in its pen at the Toronto Zoo Thursday, Dec. 8, 2011. These animals remain indoors for the winter season.
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An Indian rhinoceros is seen in its pen at the Toronto Zoo Thursday, Dec. 8, 2011. These animals remain indoors for the winter season.
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