Healing Hearts and Continuing a Legacy: Two Orphaned Grizzlies Find a Home
As autumn settles over your Wilder Institute/Calgary Zoo, the last few weeks have been a time of reflection and renewal for grizzly bears and those who love them.
Read MorePETRONAS Gateway to Asia: Last entry to PETRONAS Gateway to Asia will be at 4:30 p.m. on Saturday, October 25th, to accommodate setup for Wild After Hours: Malayan Tapirs (18+).
PETRONAS Gateway to Asia Malayan Tapir Viewing: ‘Sempurna’ and her calf will 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.
Prehistoric Park Seasonal Closure: Prehistoric Park will be closed for the season from October 27th, 2025, pending favorable weather conditions.
Taylor Family Foundation Polar Bear Sanctuary: Polar Bear
Our male polar bear ‘Siku’ will not be viewable from October 20-22 while his habitat undergoes maintenance. Thank you for your understanding.
PETRONAS Gateway to Asia: Malayan Tapirs
On Wednesday, October 22, our Malayan tapirs will not be viewable while we complete seasonal maintenance on their habitats. Both indoor and outdoor pools will be refreshed: the outdoor pool filled with substrate for a cozy winter, and the indoor pool cleaned and refilled—perfect for ‘Nyawa’ to splash in! Thanks for your understanding as we ensure our habitats are the best they can be for the animals we love and care for!
Protecting our Birds: Viewing Updates Effective October 21
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has confirmed the presence of highly pathogenic avian influenza in close proximity to the zoo. The health and well-being of the animals in our care remains our top priority. Out of an abundance of caution, we’re proactively implementing the following measures to protect our avian species:
By limiting access to our beloved birds, we’re helping to protect them from potential contamination from outside the zoo. Thank you for your understanding and continued support as we work to keep the animals we all care about safe.
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.
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.
Announcements
21 OCTOBER, 2025 (Calgary, AB) — The Wilder Institute/Calgary Zoo is pleased to announce a generous contribution of $20,000 in pro bono services from PMO Global Services (PMO), a Calgary-based risk management consultancy that supports organizations dedicated to building a safer, more sustainable future.
Through this donation, PMO will provide professional consulting services in risk management, strategic planning, and project support — including guidance on enhancing sustainability planning, identifying opportunities to reduce environmental impact across facilities, and strengthening project management practices for future capital and conservation initiatives.
The pro bono retainer is part of PMO’s broader commitment to giving back to the community and collaborating with organizations that share its values and vision for a sustainable future.
Together, the Wilder Institute/Calgary Zoo and PMO are building on a shared vision of a thriving, sustainable future for people and wildlife.
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For more information contact:
Alison Archambault
Director, Brand & Public Relations, Wilder Institute/Calgary Zoo
403-232-7766 | 403-919-9482 | mediarelations@calgaryzoo.com
Navi Vaid
Director, Business Development, PMO Global Services Inc.
Office: +1 (403) 366-5704 | Mobile: +1 (403) 870-8011 | nvaid@pmogs.com
About the Wilder Institute/Calgary Zoo
For more than 30 years, the internationally accredited Wilder Institute/Calgary Zoo has been a leading authority in wildlife conservation, reintroducing threatened species to the wild and empowering communities to conserve natural resources to positively impact both the environment and local inhabitants.
While our work is global, our roots run deep in the Albertan conservation community. Sitting on 125 acres in the heart of the city, we operate one of the oldest charities in Alberta, the Wilder Institute/Calgary Zoo – a not-for-profit charitable wildlife conservation organization that works to fight the extinction of plants and animals worldwide. In addition to the zoo, we proudly operate the Archibald Biodiversity Centre (ABC), Canada’s largest conservation breeding and research facility. Nestled on 330 acres in the Albertan prairies, the ABC is a stronghold for biodiversity and a temporary home to some of Canada’s most iconic species-at-risk.
The Wilder Institute/Calgary Zoo is passionate about inspiring and educating generations of visitors about the importance of biodiversity and conservation. Together, we will continue to be a force of nature for making the world a wilder place. Learn more at WilderInstitute.org and CalgaryZoo.com.
About PMO Global
Regulatory Compliance, Industrial Hygiene and Emergency Management. For over two decades, PMO has supported over clients and executed over 1000 projects across Western Canada and abroad in strengthening HSSE and process safety performance, reducing risk, and advancing compliance goals.
With more than 75 subject matter experts and engineers, PMO delivers practical, audit-ready solutions across sectors including energy, infrastructure, renewables, and utilities. PMO is proud to introduce InsightsView™, its purpose-built compliance management platform—developed by HSE and compliance professionals to give organizations real-time visibility into safety, environmental, and regulatory performance. Learn more at PMOGS.com or visit our offices in Bow Valley Square.