Vaughan, Whitby & London, ON — December 1, 2025 — Reptilia Zoo & Education Centre is proud to announce another successful Holiday Toy Drive, thanks to the incredible generosity of our visitors, community partners, and staff.
Throughout the holiday season, guests visiting Reptilia’s Vaughan, Whitby, and London locations donated hundreds of new, unwrapped toys to help brighten the holidays for children and families in our local communities. The overwhelming support demonstrated once again that small acts of kindness can make a tremendous difference.
“We are continually inspired by the generosity of our guests,” said Ryan Vince, General Manager of Reptilia Zoo & Education Centre. “Our community came together to help ensure that more children experience the excitement of opening a gift this holiday season. We are incredibly grateful to everyone who contributed.”
The collected toys have been delivered to local community organizations and holiday assistance programs, where they will be distributed to families in need in time for the holidays.
At Reptilia, conservation extends beyond caring for animals—it also means caring for our communities. Events like the Holiday Toy Drive reflect the organization’s ongoing commitment to supporting local charities, schools, youth organizations, and community initiatives throughout the year.
Reptilia would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to every individual, family, and organization that donated. Your generosity has helped make the holiday season a little brighter for children across our communities, and we couldn’t have done it without you.
From everyone at Reptilia Zoo & Education Centre, we wish you a safe, happy, and wonderful holiday season.
