Names for Our Por-cute-pines
Look sharp! It's time to greet our African crested porcupettes by name! Earlier this month, we invited our member community to help name our two African crested porcupettes, and they did a quilly…
Read MoreGrizzly Bears: As of August 16, our male grizzly cubs are temporarily not viewable. Thank you for your understanding.
PETRONAS Gateway to Asia Malayan Tapir Viewing: ‘Sempurna’ and her female calf ‘Nyawa’ have daily access to either the main indoor habitat or the outdoor habitat from 9:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m. They’ll also have access to their behind-the-scenes space and may choose to spend time there, so viewing isn’t always guaranteed. Thank you for your understanding.
Due to significant construction activities in and around Imagine Asia, the zoo’s West Gate will remain closed for the 2025 season and is expected to remain closed until at least 2028/2029. This necessary step supports the safe movement of visitors while we undertake exciting improvements to animal habitats and visitor experiences.
Bite-Sized
We are saddened to share that on December 23, 2023, our Animal Care, Health & Welfare team made the compassionate decision to euthanize our 14- year-old Hottentot teal, ‘Tater Tot’.
Tater Tot called the Wilder Institute’s Calgary Zoo home for his entire life, having hatched here in 2009.
We will share additional information, including the health challenges that led to this decision once a necropsy is completed. Please keep the African Rainforest team in your thoughts during this difficult time.