2025 🚄 Toronto Zoo Unveils Restored Scarborough SRT Car | Historic TTC Transit Exhibit

Monday, 24 November 2025 05:28.AM
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The Toronto Zoo proudly celebrates a historic milestone with the unveiling of a fully restored Scarborough Rapid Transit (SRT) car, now permanently on display as part of the new Tundra Zoomobile Station. This exciting addition pays tribute to the long-standing connection between the TTC, the City of Toronto, and the residents of Scarborough, many of whom grew up riding the iconic blue-and-white SRT.

The event brought together TTC partners, local officials, VIP guests, and members of the community to honour the legacy of the Scarborough RT (Line 3), which operated from 1985 until its closure in July 2023. For nearly four decades, the SRT provided fast and reliable service across Scarborough’s eastern corridor, connecting Kennedy Station to McCowan along 6.4 km of elevated guideway. With millions of annual riders, it became a symbol of Scarborough pride, progress, and daily life.

Now, this beautifully refurbished SRT car has found a new home at the Toronto Zoo, transforming into a nostalgic and interactive guest experience. Beginning early December, the restored car will serve as an accessible Zoomobile Station stop, allowing visitors to step inside, explore its interior, and reconnect with the memories of a beloved transit era. Whether you rode the SRT as part of your commute or visited the Toronto Zoo as a child, the unveiling unites the past, present, and future in one meaningful attraction.

This collaboration between the Toronto Zoo and the TTC preserves an important piece of Toronto’s transit history while creating new opportunities for storytelling, education, and community connection. The SRT exhibit is not just a retired vehicle — it is a shared journey, a symbol of Scarborough heritage, and a moment where generations come together to relive history and make new memories.

🎥 Enjoy this 4K HDR 60p coverage of the unveiling ceremony, the restored SRT exterior and interior, speeches, and behind-the-scenes details of this historic installation.
If you love Toronto transit history, urban exploration, TTC restorations, or Toronto Zoo attractions, this video is for you!

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