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’ve been incredibly touched by the kind words and messages of support we’ve received following the news of the loss of our 3-month-old North American river otter pup, ‘Remi’. She clearly made an impact in her short time, and we’re grateful to know she was loved by so many.
We know many of you are wondering how her mom, ‘Kate’, and littermate, ‘Howe’, are doing. Their dedicated caregivers have been keeping a close eye on them and continue to see normal otter behaviours. Both are eating well, playing together, and engaging in enrichment and training activities.
In a time of loss, the resilience of animals can be quietly comforting. Watching Kate and Howe carry on in their familiar rhythms is a reminder of the bond they share—and the care that surrounds them daily.Thank you again for thinking of our team and our otter bevy.
