Animal Viewing Impacts

Tortoises: Our leopard tortoise and pancake tortoise are temporarily off-view while their habitat in the African Rainforest Building undergoes modifications. Thank you for your understanding.

Avian Influenza Protocols

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has confirmed the presence of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) within 200 kilometres of the Wilder Institute’s Calgary 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:

  • Footbaths have been installed at the entrances to The Larry Ruskin Penguin Plunge, the Jihad Shibley Rocky Mountain Aviary, and the African Rainforest Aviary for all staff, volunteers, guests, and contractors entering these spaces.
  • Birds will continue to have outdoor access where appropriate and weather permitting.

Thank you for your understanding and continued support as we work to keep the animals we love safe.

West Gate Closure

Due to significant construction activities in and around Imagine Asia, the zoo’s West Gate will 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.

Great grey owl chicks

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Welcoming Three Great Grey Owl Chicks

May 22, 2026 | 1 minute read

We have great news from the Jihad Shibley Rocky Mountain Aviary! Our great grey owls ‘Alysanne’ and ‘Benjen’ have welcomed three hatchlings to their nest!

The owlets hatched between April 26 and May 2 and remain under the watchful care of their experienced parents. To support the family during this important stage of development, the Jihad Shibley Rocky Mountain Aviary is currently closed. In the meantime, stay tuned for updates and more about this fluffy trio!

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