Farewell to Freya
Saying goodbye to an animal we have loved and cared for is never easy, even when you know the time to ‘walk them home’ is drawing near. Last month, we said goodbye…
Read MoreThe Jihad Shibley Rocky Mountain Aviary is presently closed.
Why the closure? It’s nesting season for our owls! Our great grey owls, especially the younger members of our parliament, can become protective of their nests and territory during this time.
To support their natural behaviors and prioritize safety for both our birds and visitors, we’re taking a proactive step by temporarily closing the habitat. Thank you for your understanding.
The ENMAX Conservatory will be closing at 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday, May 15th to facilitate setup for an event. Thank you for your understanding.
Penguin Plunge (indoor) will be closed from February 20 through to May 17, 2024, while we complete upgrades to the building’s mechanical system to ensure it is in tip-top shape for the four species that call it home. Penguins will be viewable outdoors only (weather permitting). Thank you for your understanding.
Bite-Sized
We are saddened to share that earlier this month, we said goodbye to 1-year-old gentoo penguin, ‘Amery’.
Amery hatched here on June 13, 2022 and struggled with congenital deformities that predisposed him to further health challenges. He was receiving multiple ongoing treatments and supportive care, but his overall welfare continued to decline. For this reason, the zoo’s Animal Care, Health & Welfare team made the difficult but compassionate decision to euthanize him on March 6, 2024.
In his short time with us, he became a much-loved member of the Wilder Institute/Calgary Zoo family. Please keep his dedicated care givers in your thoughts during this difficult time.