Adjusted Hours and Impacts

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 favorable weather conditions.

Animal Viewing Impacts:

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.

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.

Zebras

Bite-Sized

Lending a Helping Hoof

January 13, 2026 | 1 minute read

A new species has been spotted – er, striped – at the Archibald Biodiversity Centre (ABC)!

In November 2025, our friends at the Edmonton Valley Zoo said a bittersweet farewell to their male Grévy’s zebras, nine-year-old ‘Cody’ and two-year-old ‘Tufani’, as they prepare for an exciting construction project.

We’re proud to lend a helping hoof by temporarily caring for them at our offsite conservation centre before they move to a permanent home at another accredited zoo.

During their stay with us, they won’t be publicly viewable, but they’ve settled in well and are receiving exceptional care from our Animal Care, Health & Welfare team. Did you know Grévy’s zebras are the largest zebra species?

Every animal has a story, and we’re honoured to be part of Cody and Tufani’s journey.

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