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.

Animal Viewing Impacts and Adjusted Hours

Grizzly Bears: Our grizzly bear cubs are currently off-habitat to support their first winter sleep.

Adjusted Hours: With Alberta remaining on daylight time year-round, we will be adjusting our operating hours through winter to account for later sunrise and sunset. Starting on Friday, November 13, through Friday, February 12, we will be open daily from 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., with last entry at 4:30 p.m.