Impact of Critical Water Main Break on Zoo Operations

On June 5, the City of Calgary experienced a significant water emergency which continues today. We’re working very closely with the City of Calgary and Calgary Emergency Management Agency (CEMA) to adjust our daily operations to ensure compliance with the Stage 4 City Mandatory Water Restrictions in place, while ensuring the safety, health and well-being of the animals we love and care for.

Here’s how we’re adapting:

  • Essential animal water stations will be maintained to ensure our animals’ well-being.
  • Our Animal Care, Health & Welfare (ACHW) team has implemented dry cleaning methods wherever and adjusting the frequency of habitat pool cleaning schedules.
  • Our irrigation systems are turned off
  • Our water fountains will remain on for now however we encourage visitors to bring water bottles or purchase water onsite

We appreciate your understanding as we make these necessary adjustments to support our community.

Animal Viewing Impacts

Indoor Gorilla Habitat: From July 2 until approximately the end of the month, the western lowland gorilla troop will not be viewable in their indoor African Rainforest habitat while work is done on the viewing windows. The troop will be viewable in their outdoor habitat throughout the project (weather and animal participation permitting). The rest of the African Rainforest building will remain open and accessible throughout the project. Thank you for your understanding.

African Savannah Yard: Hartmann’s mountain zebras and ostriches will be off-view 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.

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Necropsy Confirms Polar Bear Death Was Tragic Accident During Rough Play

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July 17, 2024

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Tiny Tortoise Brings Big Joy: A Conservation Milestone Nine Years in the Making

It’s a tiny tale nearly a decade in the making. The Wilder Institute/Calgary Zoo announced today the exciting arrival of…

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June 10, 2024

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Wilder Institute/Calgary Zoo President & CEO to Retire at the End of June, Interim CEO Appointed

10 June 2024 (Calgary, AB) – After more than two decades of leading one of the most-respected wildlife conservatio…

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May 16, 2024

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Wilder Canada Action Plan Debuts on the Global Stage at the World Species Congress

16 MAY 2024 (Calgary, AB) – Yesterday, Dr. Gráinne McCabe, our Chief Conservation Officer, proudly represented the Wilde…

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February 28, 2024

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Penguin Walk Update

The 12th annual Penguin Walk, presented by WestJet, has come to an early end. After careful consideration, we have made…

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January 30, 2024

Announcements

President & CEO, Dr. Clément Lanthier, Announces Intention to Retire

30 January 2024 (Calgary, AB) – After more than two decades of leading one of the most-respected wildlife conserva…

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