The "Tayronto" Zoo is celebrating a certain pop star's love of cats as it gets set to launch Eras Tour themed events in time for Taylor Swift's much anticipated Toronto concerts.
"Your Toronto Zoo is ready to embrace Taylor’s creative spirit!" the zoo said in a press release.
Already, the city is in preparation for Swift's arrival to Toronto for her six sold-out shows at the Rogers Centre this month — and the zoo is no exception.
The Toronto Zoo will run its Taylor Swift events from Nov. 12 through to Nov. 24.
"Whether you want to trade friendship bracelets or have ‘the best day’ playing Bingo, we’ve got everything you need for a fun-filled day, including everyone’s favourite feline friends," the zoo said.
Swift considers 13 to be her lucky number. In her honour, guests at the zoo can enjoy 13 per cent off admission from Nov. 12 to Nov. 24 by showing a friendship bracelet, a Taylor Swift concert ticket or by donating a non-perishable food item in support of Feed Scarborough.
Tickets are also available for prepurchase online using the promo code: ZOOSWIFTIE2024.
While on zoo grounds, Swifties can take part in "Animal Lover Bingo" to win a Taylor Swift themed prize pack.
There's the chance to visit the zoo's big cats — Sumatran and Amur tigers, snow leopards, cougars and lions — to see the majestic animals up close. Zookeepers will publicly feed the cats during visiting hours, with animal meal times publicly listed on the zoo's website.
There will also be limited edition Taylor Swift and the Toronto Zoo merchandise available for sale while supplies last, although the zoo cautions: "Our merchandise is entirely fan-inspired. Your Toronto Zoo is not affiliated with Taylor Swift and does not claim ownership of her amazing work."
Separate tickets for VIP tours featuring the zoo's big cats — called "Big Cat tours in the 6ix!" — are available for purchase with prices ranging from $415 to $450 per person, depending on the size of the tour group.
The five-hour customized day tour includes being chauffeured in your personal getaway car, a catered lunch of the zoo's exclusive Taylor Swift offerings, two special big cat experiences, a Taylor Swift and the Toronto Zoo map, a t-shirt, a friendship bracelet and VIP all-access passes to rides and special discounts.
