Wishing a Warm Welcome to Sempurna
Who is black and white and cute all over? Our incoming female Malayan tapir 'Sempurna'! You read that right - we are thrilled to be adding a female tapir to our zoo…
Read MoreThe 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.
Wild Canada will close early on the following dates to accommodate set up for the Wild After Hours: Polar Bears event (18+). The last entry to the zone will be 4:00 p.m.
Penguin Plunge (indoor) will be closed from February 20 through to May 16, 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.
Bite-Sized
We otter celebrate – we recently had two male North American river otter birthdays at the zoo!
‘Malo’ turned three earlier this month while ‘Finnegan’ (pictured) turned 10 on March 18!
Fish are a favourite food of river otters, but do you know how they catch them? These sleek swimmers can move through the water at 13 kilometres per hour, making catching fish a playful chase. To help them in their pursuit of prey, they are also able to hold their breath underwater for up to eight minutes!