Toronto Zoo x TTC: Celebrating the Legacy of the Scarborough SRT

Today was a day filled with nostalgia as we celebrated the history and pride of Scarborough and your Toronto Zoo. Partners from the TTC, invited VIP guests, and elected officials joined us for the unveiling of a beloved piece of Scarborough’s past — an iconic Scarborough Rapid Transit (SRT) car, now permanently on display at your Toronto Zoo. Starting in early December, this refurbished SRT car will become the Tundra Zoomobile Station stop, giving guests the chance to step inside while they wait for the Zoomobile. In partnership with the TTC, this collaboration honours the deep connections Scarborough residents share with the SRT, bringing forward countless memories from time spent along this transit line. “Whether it was riding the SRT or a trip to your Toronto Zoo many years ago, these memories took minutes to form and have lasted for years,” says Dolf DeJong, CEO, Toronto Zoo. “Decades later they stay with us, and we are honoured to now have this piece of Scarborough as part of a shared past. This is a chance to bring together past, present and future, and to create new memories and moments. For our community, this SRT is part of a shared journey, and we are proud to display it here today.” Prior to July 2023, the SRT line ran entirely within the eastern district of Scarborough, spanning six stations and 6.4 kilometres of mostly elevated track. It connected with Line 2 Bloor–Danforth at Kennedy Station and terminated at McCowan, serving 4.7 million riders per year until its closure.