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It is also labour day that weekend in Canada, so it may be busy. Although more people spend it doing low key things around the house to prepare kids for back to school so you might luck out. We go several times a summer and even in peak season, the zoo is so large that crowds aren't a big deal.

The double strollers are hard plastic and not actual strollers. We've never used them but this is an image I found on google and relatives who have rented them, said they are good

It can take up a full day to go through depending how long to spend looking at exhibits but there are a TON of things to see. I would say roughly, 6 hours with lunch break is a good estimate?

They don't often have discounted tickets to be honest but watch deal sites, I think they use either groupon or wagjag.

They have an awesome splash pad, so bring bathing suits and gear because labour day is usually still really hot. There's also kids zone, which is near the splash pad and aimed a small kids, there's a petting zoo component to it too.

The Canadian domain is a TREK. It's a huge hill and takes roughly an hour to do that section on its own. It's not recommended with strollers or if anyone has asthma or difficulties with mobility. It takes a lot out of you, and doesn't offer very many animals in return so I would skip it, we do.

It's a great zoo, we have an annual membership and go A LOT, you'll love it. Bring picnic foods if you can, there are lots of picnic spots to stop and you can save a bit of money that way.

I agree with what the others have said. It's too big to really do well in one day. The food is $$$$ so pack your lunch the first time we went lunch for four was ~$80.
And the splash pad is awesome!
I've only ever seen discounts on the memberships on groupon.

Have a great time!

We were able to get tickets on Groupon last year but it was October and pretty chilly. It's a huge zoo and we didn't get through everything even though we were there for most of the day.

Just be mindful that the zoo mobile isn't stroller friendly! Only small umbrella strollers that can be folded up can be taken on. It's also an additional cost ($7 per person I think?) for the day's use. It is a savior for cutting down on walking though.

@californiadreams: My 2 year old loveeees the zoo mobile too hehe. I don't mind it, moves fast enough to have a cool breeze on a hot day.

@californiadreams: Ohya? That's awesome!! Do you have to have it beside you folded?

@regberadaisy: Yep, there's 4 or 5 stops spread through the whole zoo and you can use it as much as you want. Super convenient if you're deep in the park and want to leave. It is very large in terms of walking distance but not unmanageable in my opinion, as long as you don't get lost. I'm 39 weeks pregnant and took my son twice in the past week, walking only and I've been fine. Get a map when you get there to make sure you don't circle around unessessarily.

@californiadreams: Ya I've only ever used it when parking the stroller at the start and intending to do the full tour, or when I don't have a stroller. Honestly when I have it, it's when we are there for a long time and I have diaper bag and cooler bag with lunches in the basket.. I wouldn't be able to fold it down even if I wanted to lol! I wish they had a stroller car on the end of the train.