Closures & Animal Viewing Impacts:

Zoo Grounds: Last entry to the zoo for guests and members will be at 3:00 p.m. on Friday, June 6th, to accommodate set up for our Zoo Brew (18+) event. Thank you for your understanding.

Dorothy Harvie Gardens and the ENMAX Conservatory: Both spaces will close early for private events on the following dates:

Thursday, May 29th, last entry at 12:45 p.m.
Friday, May 30th, last entry at 10:45 a.m.

African Savannah: Painting inside and around the African Savannah Building will impact hippo viewing. Hippos will not be viewable on the following dates:

Tuesday, May 20 – Friday, May 23
Monday, May 26 – Friday, May 30
Monday, June 2 – Tuesday, June 3

Our giraffe tower will remain viewable indoors or outdoors (weather permitting).

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Happy Hatchday to our Oldest Gentoo Penguin

December 16, 2024 | 1 minute read

We have flipping fantastic news – our oldest gentoo penguin, ‘Lochlan’, is 30 today!

This is an exciting hatchday for our colony and an incredible testament to the work done by our Animal Care, Health & Welfare team. In the wild, gentoo penguins live 15 to 20 years, and longer in human care. Now in his golden years, we treasure each day that we have with this special penguin. Lochlan’s dedicated care team looks after him as he navigates age-related aches and pains, but not even arthritis can slow this bird down!

Lochlan has sired several successful offspring at the zoo with his longtime mate, ‘Giselle’. We’re thrilled to have been part of contributing to the genetic diversity of this beautiful species.

Join us in wishing Lochlan a very happy hatchday!

Happy Hatchday to our Oldest Gentoo Penguin

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