Adjusted Hours and Impacts

Jihad Shibley Rocky Mountain Aviary: The Jihad Shibley Rocky Mountain Aviary is temporarily closed Tuesday, September 16th.

African Rainforest Building: The Rainforest Building will open at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, September 17th, to give our western lowland gorilla troop the space, comfort, and privacy they need as they meet their newest member, ‘Johari’.

PETRONAS Gateway to Asia Malayan Tapir Viewing: ‘Sempurna’ and her calf are not currently viewable and will remain behind-the-scenes for the next several weeks to enjoy quiet bonding time. Stay tuned to our social channels for the announcement of their public debut!

PETRONAS Gateway to Asia: Last entry to PETRONAS Gateway to Asia will be at 4:30 p.m. on Saturday, September 20th and Saturday, September 27th, to accommodate setup for Wild After Hours: Malayan Tapirs (18+).

Thank you for your understanding.

Animal Viewing Impacts:

Exploration Asia
The Exploration Asia Redevelopment project is officially underway! While there are some viewing impacts in the area, you can still visit many of your favourite species.

Species Viewable: Bactrian camels, Komodo dragons, white-handed gibbons, Malayan tapirs, red-crowned cranes, Turkmenian markhors, Amur tigers, wild boar, and Pallas’s cats. Plus, our Dalmatian pelicans can be found in their temporary home at Land of Lemurs!
Species Not Viewable: Snow leopards and red pandas have been relocated during construction, but don’t worry – these beloved species will be back in 2026.

West Gate Closure

Due to significant construction activities in and around Exploration 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.

Rocky Mountain bighorn sheep, Callie, deceased

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Remembering ‘Callie’

October 15, 2024 | 1 minute read

In Wild Canada, we said goodbye to a beloved old friend: ‘Callie,’ our senior female Rocky Mountain bighorn sheep. Our Animal Care, Health & Welfare team made the compassionate decision to euthanize her due to age-related degenerative changes that were affecting her quality of life.

Callie was born in 2006 and joined us in 2007. At 18 years old, she was the eldest in our herd, far surpassing the median life expectancy for her species.

Her legacy lives on through her offspring, including current herd members ‘Cheyenne’ and ‘Bill Williams,’ contributing to the preservation of this iconic Canadian species. Callie will be missed by her care team and the herd – Cheyenne, Bill Williams, ‘June’, ‘Cash’, ‘Amelia’, and ‘Camille’.

Remembering ‘Callie’

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