Adjusted Hours and Impacts

Early Building Closure: Last entry to the ENMAX Conservatory will be at 3:00 p.m. and last entry to Kitamba Café will be at 3:30 p.m. on Friday, March 27th, to accommodate set up for our ZooDunnit (18+) event. Thank you for your understanding.

Penguin Café: Penguin Café will be temporarily closed from Monday, March 9th, to Thursday, March 12th, while we complete renovations. The North Gift Shop will remain open during this time. Thank you for your understanding.

Seasonal Closures

Gorilla Amphitheatre: The Gorilla Amphitheatre is closed for the season from October 15th, 2025. Our gorilla troop remains viewable in their indoor habitat.

Prehistoric Park: Prehistoric Park is closed for the season from October 27th, 2025, pending favourable weather conditions.

Animal Viewing Impacts:

PETRONAS Gateway to Asia Malayan Tapir Viewing: ‘Sempurna’ and her calf have daily access to the main indoor habitat from 10:30 a.m.–1:00 p.m. They’ll also have access to their behind-the-scenes space and may choose to spend time there, especially when the calf is nursing, so viewing isn’t always guaranteed. Thank you for your understanding.

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.
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. Our peacocks and Dalmatian pelicans are currently spending time in their winter holding space.

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.

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Lending a Paw to Help Orphaned Wildlife in Need

February 18, 2025 | 1 minute read

Our conservation expertise spans the globe, but our hearts are always ready to help close to home.

Over the weekend, we welcomed two orphaned wild cougar kittens into our temporary care. These little ones lost their mother and, at approximately 5–6 months old, wouldn’t have survived on their own. Thanks to our strong partnership with Alberta Fish & Wildlife, we were able to step in and help give them a second chance.

While their time with us will be brief, they’re receiving exceptional care and lots of love from our dedicated Animal Care, Health & Welfare team as we work to find them a safe, forever home under human care at another facility in Canada. The kittens will not be viewable during their stay with us.

A huge thank you to Alberta Fish & Wildlife for their swift action in rescuing these young cougars. Lifesaving work like this is only possible through strong partnerships, and we’re grateful to be part of their journey forward.

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Lending a Paw to Help Orphaned Wildlife in Need

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