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 share some otter-ly exciting news—our North American river otter bevy has grown!
On March 11th, 8-year-old North American river otter, ‘Kate’, welcomed a litter of two pups. This is Kate’s third successful litter with her longtime mate, ‘Finnegan’.
At ~2 weeks old, the pups are snug in the den, their eyes still closed as they rely entirely on Kate during these early days. As an experienced otter mom, Kate has been doing a great job of caring for the pups.
Fun facts: North American river otter pups are born blind! Their eyes typically open fully around days 28-35. By 35-42 days, they start crawling and exploring their surroundings. It won’t be until they’re 56-70 days old that they’ll take their first swim.
We have not yet confirmed the sex of the pups. Our Animal Care, Health & Welfare team is closely monitoring our new arrivals from a distance to ensure Kate and her pups have important time to bond. While you won’t be able to visit them just yet, we’ll continue to share updates about our bevy of joy!
