With nearly 1,000 animals, comprehensive daily programming, and cafés/restaurants with locally sourced, sustainable food, there’s so much to do at the Calgary Zoo that it’s hard to know where to start. That’s why we’ve put together a guide for planning your perfect visit! We’ll cover all the must-see spots and activities, so you don’t have to worry about a thing: Read more
The Calgary Zoo’s Top 7 Cold-Weather Friends
It might not be the first activity you think of, but chilly winter days like today are one of the best times to visit the zoo! Not only do they make for a relaxing stroll through our park without the busyness of fair-weather crowds, but they also increase the chance of catching some of our cold-weather-loving animals in action! Animals who thrive in cooler weather tend to be more active on chilly days, which means you might see a whole different side of them. That’s why we’ve put together a list of some of the best animals to keep your eye out for when the temperature drops:
Land of Lemurs walkthrough closes for the winter
‘Tis the season! The weather in Calgary has finally caught up to the date, and with it, brought our first taste of snow. While fall and winter enthusiasts are celebrating, warm weather lovers are seeking shelter- like our primates in Land of Lemurs! It’s time for the seasonal walkthrough to close until warmer weather returns. So when is the last day?
Saving Madagascar’s forests – conservation reaches around the globe
MEET SABOO, THE RING-TAILED LEMUR!
It’s time for the fourth installation in our summer blog series about the newest members of the zoo family. Featuring our ring-tail lemur, Saboo, we’re sharing more each month about her life at the zoo, interesting lemur facts, all about Madagascar and much more!
This chapter is all about how lemurs like Saboo in the wild need our help to survive.
Sunbathing, Stink Fights, and the Lemur Lifestyle
MEET SABOO, THE RING-TAILED LEMUR!
It’s time for the third installation in our summer blog series about the newest members of the zoo family. Featuring our ring-tail lemur, Saboo, we’re sharing more each month about her life at the zoo, interesting lemur facts, all about Madagascar and much more!
This chapter is all about how lemurs like Saboo communicate, and their social groups.
PIGGY-BACKS & PLAYMATES – GET TO KNOW YOUR LEMURS
MEET SABOO, THE RING-TAILED LEMUR!
It’s time for the second installation in our summer blog series about the newest members of the zoo family. Featuring our ring-tail lemur, Saboo, we’re sharing more each month about her life at the zoo, interesting lemur facts, all about Madagascar and much more!
This chapter is all about young Saboo, and growing up lemur.
THE ORIGINAL LAND OF LEMURS – MADAGASCAR
MEET SABOO, THE RING-TAILED LEMUR!
Look for more chapters coming soon. First off- she’s from WHERE?
NATIONAL ZOO KEEPER WEEK – ASHLEY ALDRIDGE
It’s National Zoo Keeper Week and we’re sharing the love! To recognize the dedication and hard work of our amazing zookeepers, we are posting an interview of a keeper each day this week. We’re chatting with Ashley, who recently moved from a position as a zoo volunteer to her first zookeeping job!
Meet the Zookeeper: Ashley Aldridge
NATIONAL ZOO KEEPER WEEK – JENNIFER LONG
It’s National Zoo Keeper Week and we’re sharing the love! To recognize the dedication and hard work of our amazing zookeepers, we are posting an interview and video of a keeper each day this week. Today we’re chatting with Jennifer, who has a love of primates.
Meet the Zookeeper: Jennifer Long
NATIONAL ZOO KEEPER WEEK- MARC IMFELD
It’s National Zoo Keeper Week and we’re sharing the love! To recognize the dedication and hard work of our amazing zookeepers, we are posting an interview of a keeper each day this week. Our first spotlight is on Marc, whose long love of animals has resulted in important work with crocodiles, and trying his hand at caring for lemurs in the new Land of Lemurs building.