Healing Hearts and Continuing a Legacy: Two Orphaned Grizzlies Find a Home
As autumn settles over your Wilder Institute/Calgary Zoo, the last few weeks have been a time of reflection and renewal for grizzly bears and those who love them.
Read MoreTaylor Family Foundation Polar Bear Sanctuary: Our polar bear ‘Siku’ will not be viewable from 2 p.m. on Tuesday, November 4th until the afternoon of Wednesday, November 5th, to accommodate maintenance to the lower habitat pool.
Penguin Plunge: The indoor Penguin Plunge habitat will be closed from Monday, November 3rd through to the end of day on Thursday, November 6th, to accommodate upgrades to the cooling system.
Prehistoric Park Seasonal Closure: Prehistoric Park will be closed for the season from October 27th, 2025, pending favorable weather conditions.
PETRONAS Gateway to Asia Malayan Tapir Viewing: ‘Sempurna’ and her calf will have daily access to the main indoor habitat from 10:30 a.m.–1:00 p.m. They’ll also have access to their behind-the-scenes space and may choose to spend time there, especially when the calf is nursing, so viewing isn’t always guaranteed. Thank you for your understanding.
Protecting our Birds: Updates Effective October 31
Our Animal Care, Health & Welfare (ACHW) team has downgraded our Avian Influenza threat level.
Please note the following changes effective today:
Our dedicated ACHW team will continue to monitor the situation and prioritize the health and well-being of the animals in our care. Thank you for your understanding and continued support as we work to keep the animals we all care about safe.
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.
Announcements
21 OCTOBER, 2025 (Calgary, AB) — The Wilder Institute/Calgary Zoo is pleased to announce a generous contribution of $20,000 in pro bono services from PMO Global Services (PMO), a Calgary-based risk management consultancy that supports organizations dedicated to building a safer, more sustainable future.
Through this donation, PMO will provide professional consulting services in risk management, strategic planning, and project support — including guidance on enhancing sustainability planning, identifying opportunities to reduce environmental impact across facilities, and strengthening project management practices for future capital and conservation initiatives.
The pro bono retainer is part of PMO’s broader commitment to giving back to the community and collaborating with organizations that share its values and vision for a sustainable future.
Together, the Wilder Institute/Calgary Zoo and PMO are building on a shared vision of a thriving, sustainable future for people and wildlife.
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For more information contact:
Alison Archambault
Director, Brand & Public Relations, Wilder Institute/Calgary Zoo
403-232-7766 | 403-919-9482 | mediarelations@calgaryzoo.com
Navi Vaid
Director, Business Development, PMO Global Services Inc.
Office: +1 (403) 366-5704 | Mobile: +1 (403) 870-8011 | nvaid@pmogs.com
About the Wilder Institute/Calgary Zoo
For more than 30 years, the internationally accredited Wilder Institute/Calgary Zoo has been a leading authority in wildlife conservation, reintroducing threatened species to the wild and empowering communities to conserve natural resources to positively impact both the environment and local inhabitants.
While our work is global, our roots run deep in the Albertan conservation community. Sitting on 125 acres in the heart of the city, we operate one of the oldest charities in Alberta, the Wilder Institute/Calgary Zoo – a not-for-profit charitable wildlife conservation organization that works to fight the extinction of plants and animals worldwide. In addition to the zoo, we proudly operate the Archibald Biodiversity Centre (ABC), Canada’s largest conservation breeding and research facility. Nestled on 330 acres in the Albertan prairies, the ABC is a stronghold for biodiversity and a temporary home to some of Canada’s most iconic species-at-risk.
The Wilder Institute/Calgary Zoo is passionate about inspiring and educating generations of visitors about the importance of biodiversity and conservation. Together, we will continue to be a force of nature for making the world a wilder place. Learn more at WilderInstitute.org and CalgaryZoo.com.
About PMO Global
Regulatory Compliance, Industrial Hygiene and Emergency Management. For over two decades, PMO has supported over clients and executed over 1000 projects across Western Canada and abroad in strengthening HSSE and process safety performance, reducing risk, and advancing compliance goals.
With more than 75 subject matter experts and engineers, PMO delivers practical, audit-ready solutions across sectors including energy, infrastructure, renewables, and utilities. PMO is proud to introduce InsightsView™, its purpose-built compliance management platform—developed by HSE and compliance professionals to give organizations real-time visibility into safety, environmental, and regulatory performance. Learn more at PMOGS.com or visit our offices in Bow Valley Square.