Remembering Sproing
One of the hardest things we do is say goodbye to the animals we love and care for. Earlier today, we said goodbye to our geriatric, 19-year-old Turkmenian markhor, ‘Sproing’, who had…
Read MoreHartmann’s mountain zebras and ostriches will be off-view from May 31 until the end of the year while we complete exciting upgrades in the African Savannah Yard, including the construction of a new Savannah Barn for the animals. Our giraffe tower will continue to be viewable throughout the project. Thank you for your understanding.
The Jihad Shibley Rocky Mountain Aviary is presently closed.
Why the closure? It’s nesting season for our owls! Our great grey owls, especially the younger members of our parliament, can become protective of their nests and territory during this time.
To support their natural behaviors and prioritize safety for both our birds and visitors, we’re taking a proactive step by temporarily closing the habitat. Thank you for your understanding.
Penguin Plunge (indoor) will be closed from February 20 through to May 17, 2024, while we complete upgrades to the building’s mechanical system to ensure it is in tip-top shape for the four species that call it home. Penguins will be viewable outdoors only (weather permitting). Thank you for your understanding.
Polar bears ‘Baffin’ and ‘Siku’ will not be viewable in their main habitat on May 16 for a couple of hours beginning at 12:00 p.m. while new mulch is added to their habitat. We thank you for your understanding while we add new substrate to the space for the bears to engage with and explore.
Bite-Sized
Guess who is back and ready to strut their stuff?
That’s right – our blue peafowl are back on zoo grounds! ‘Lamar’ (white band), ‘Fabio’ (pink band), ‘Bart’ (black band), and ‘Phillip’ (blue band) are now visible in their favourite places across the zoo. ‘Andrew’ (yellow band) and ‘Steve’ (green band) are still behind-the-scenes but will join the muster on grounds soon.
Having the special opportunity to be close to wildlife like this comes with the important responsibility of respecting their space! Remember to keep your distance and avoid touching and feeding the peacocks. Thanks for helping us to keep our animal friends safe!