Rainforest Building: The Rainforest Building will open at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, July 30th, and Thursday, July 31st, to give our western lowland gorilla troop the space, comfort, and privacy they need as they meet their newest member, ‘Johari’. Thank you for your understanding.
Transit Impact: Planned maintenance will impact the Blue Line, making C-Train service to Zoo Station unavailable from 8 p.m. on Friday, August 8th, through to the end of Sunday, August 10th.
A bus service will operate between Bridgeland/Memorial Station with drop-off only at the North Parking Lot. Visit the Calgary Transit website as you plan your zoo trip.
Early Zoo Closure: Last entry to the zoo for guests and members will be 3:00 p.m. on Friday, August 8th, to accommodate setup for our Cocktails for Conservation event. Thank you for your understanding.
Destination Africa: Destination Africa will close at 5:00 p.m. on Sunday, August 17th, to accommodate setup for FOCUSED: Destination Africa, presented by the Camera Store. Thank you for your understanding.
Penguin Plunge: Penguin Plunge will open at 9:30 a.m. on the following days to accommodate our Penguin Breakfast events:
June 28
July 6, 13, 19, and 27
August 2, 3, 10, 16, 24, and 31
Thank you for your understanding.
Exploration Asia
The Exploration Asia Redevelopment project is officially underway! While there are some viewing impacts in the area, you can still visit many of your favourite species.
Due to significant construction activities in and around Exploration Asia, the zoo’s West Gate will remain closed for the 2025 season and is expected to remain closed until at least 2028/2029. This necessary step supports the safe movement of visitors while we undertake exciting improvements to animal habitats and visitor experiences.
Bite-Sized
We’re thrilled to welcome a new species to the Rainforest Aviary! We are now home to a two-year-old female Von der Decken’s hornbill!
This beautiful bird, who doesn’t yet have a name, is currently spending some time in the sectioned-off upper portion of the Rainforest Aviary as she adjusts to her new space. During this time, she will have mesh-to-mesh introductions with her habitat mates and will join the flock in the aviary once her behaviours tell us she is ready.
Von der Decken’s hornbills are native to the forests, savannahs, and shrublands of East Africa. With a natural range that spans Ethiopia, Kenya, Somalia, and Tanzania, this non-migratory species is facing population declines due to the loss of large nesting trees in the wild.
Join us in welcoming the newest member of our zoo family!
