Ready to join the Trolls on their mission? Take part in nature-based activities for all ages, inspired by our benevolent Trolls! Explore, create, discover, and help spread the word about caring for the natural world.

The following weekend activities at the Zoo are part of the Thomas Dambo TROLLS: Save the Humans exhibition. 

Learn More About The Trolls
 

FREE TROLL TRANSLATOR TOURS

The Trolls have a message for us. Are you listening? Our expert Troll Translators speak a little Troll and will help bring their stories to life on this FREE guided tour through the Zoo. Visit each Troll, discover the wisdom they have to share, and meet some of the Zoo’s animals along the way! See upcoming times in the schedule of events below. 
 

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

November 14 & 15: Meet the Trolls
Activity stations near each Troll will invite you to meet our six visitors, learn about their mission, and get hands-on to help save the humans! Activities include sustainable art projects, nature-based learning, and more.
Troll Translator Tours: 10:30 am and 1:00 pm

November 21 & 22: Friends of The Trolls
Our friends and partners working in conservation and eco-minded living will join us at the Zoo to share how we can put the Trolls’ mission of living lightly on our home planet into action.
Troll Translator Tour: 10:30 am

November 28 & 29: Troll Geocaching and Paint-a-pot Crafting
Learn all about Geocaching and try a unique, Trolls-themed Geocache experience that’s perfect for experienced and brand new ‘chachers alike. Plus, paint a pot that you can take home to grow something green or give as a sustainable gift!
Troll Translator Tour: 10:30 am

December 5 & 6: Green the Holidays
Get ready to celebrate by creating sustainably-sourced gift cards and bags to lighten the footprint of holiday giving.
Troll Translator Tour: 10:30 am

December 12 & 13: Troll Translator Tour
Join our Trolls experts for a free Zoo tour! Time: 10:30 am

December 19 & 20: Friends of The Trolls
Our friends and partners working in conservation and eco-minded living will join us at the Zoo to share how we can put the Trolls’ mission of living lightly on our home planet into action.
Troll Translator Tour: 10:30 am

January 2 & 3: Terrific Troll Weekend
Celebrate the New Year with the Trolls! Enjoy snowshoe walks in the Zoo, toasted marshmallows around a campfire, and more fun outdoor activities as the Trolls help remind us of the simple joys winter can bring.
Troll Translator Tours: 10:30 am and 1:00 pm

January 16 & 17: The Way of The Troll
Take part in a navigation challenge and travel around the Zoo while learning more about the Trolls and their mission.
Troll Translator Tour: 10:30 am

January 23 & 24: Nature Connections with the Trolls
Enjoy a snowshoe walk in the Zoo and meet the Trolls’ wild neighbours! You’ll discover nature journalling and record your observations, thoughts, and feelings as you go.
Troll Translator Tour: 10:30 am

January 30 & 31: The Art of The Troll
Create temporary, nature-based art, Troll-style! Then, make some tracks in the snow with a snowshoe walk in the Zoo.
Troll Translator Tour: 10:30 am

February 6 & 7: Happy Trails, Happy Trolls!
The Trolls are getting ready to depart! Enjoy a snowshoe in the Zoo complete with toasted marshmallows and warmth around a campfire before they say goodbye.
Troll Translator Tours: 10:30 am and 1:00 pm