TORONTO ZOO

ABOUT THE PROJECT

Toronto Zoo first approached TDI-PS in 2018 seeking a replacement for their aging fleet of Diesel Zoomobiles. Their intention was to introduce a new fleet that could operate throughout the year without losing the “wind in the hair” feeling for those visiting the zoo in the warmer summer season.

By combining a robust efficient heating system in the carriages for the cold winter months with a new drop down window especially developed for the zoo to maximise the cooling breeze in the summer months we believe this has resulted in a perfect solution for a year round operation. In addition, a new larger carriage was also designed to cope with the zoo visitor numbers seating 28 adults in each carriage and 84 passengers in total.

DETAILS

VEHICLE

Tagus Power Car

VW 3 litre V6 diesel Euro 6 engine
Drivers air conditioning
Automatic transmission

CARRIAGES

Diamond Executive Carriage

Fully enclosed
Fully retracting windows for warm weather
Seats 28 adults
Heating system
Infotainment system
Two electric wheelchair lifts in on carriage per tram
Doors opening on both sides

THEMING

The body panels are finished in white to allow the to apply its own vinyl wrap theming.

ATTRACTION BIO

Opening its doors in August 1974, Toronto Zoo is the largest zoo in Canada. Spanning over 710 Acres the zoo is divided into seven zoogeographic regions (Indo-Malaya, Africa, Americas, Tundra Trek, Australasia, Eurasia, and the Canadian Domain), encompassing a massive 460+ species, and a total of over 5,000 animals. Toronto Zoo prides itself on having one of the most diverse range of animals of any zoo. For further information about the zoo and how to visit the attraction, click the link to their website.