Animal Viewing Impact, African Savannah Yard: May 31 to December 31

Hartmann’s mountain zebras and ostriches will be off-view from May 31 until the end of the year while we complete exciting upgrades in the African Savannah Yard, including the construction of a new Savannah Barn for the animals. Our giraffe tower will continue to be viewable throughout the project. Thank you for your understanding.

Temporary Closures: Jihad Shibley Rocky Mountain Aviary and Penguin Plunge

The Jihad Shibley Rocky Mountain Aviary is presently closed.

Why the closure? It’s nesting season for our owls! Our great grey owls, especially the younger members of our parliament, can become protective of their nests and territory during this time.

To support their natural behaviors and prioritize safety for both our birds and visitors, we’re taking a proactive step by temporarily closing the habitat. Thank you for your understanding.

Penguin Plunge (indoor) will be closed from February 20 through to May 17, 2024, while we complete upgrades to the building’s mechanical system to ensure it is in tip-top shape for the four species that call it home. Penguins will be viewable outdoors only (weather permitting). Thank you for your understanding.

Temporary Animal Viewing Impacts:

Polar bears ‘Baffin’ and ‘Siku’ will not be viewable in their main habitat on May 16 for a couple of hours beginning at 12:00 p.m. while new mulch is added to their habitat. We thank you for your understanding while we add new substrate to the space for the bears to engage with and explore.

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May 16, 2024

Announcements

Wilder Canada Action Plan Debuts on the Global Stage at the World Species Congress

16 MAY 2024 (Calgary, AB) – Yesterday, Dr. Gráinne McCabe, our Chief Conservation Officer, proudly represented the Wilde…

May 13, 2024

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Remembering Sproing

One of the hardest things we do is say goodbye to the animals we love and care for. Earlier today, we said goodbye to ou…

May 11, 2024

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Welcome, Kouma

Exciting news from the African Rainforest Building. We’re thrilled to welcome our newest arrival, ‘Kouma’, a five-…

May 7, 2024

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Newman’s New Home

Exciting news from the Rainforest Aviary! Alexandrine parakeet, ‘Newman’, has recently joined his fellow feathered frien…

April 28, 2024

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Farewell to Freya

Saying goodbye to an animal we have loved and cared for is never easy, even when you know the time to ‘walk them home’ i…

April 27, 2024

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Sempurna’s Debut at the Zoo on World Tapir Day

We celebrated the 2024 World Tapir Day with 22-year-old male ‘Tanuck’ and 3-year-old female ‘Sempurna’, who debuted at t…

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News

Wilder Canada Action Plan Debuts on the Global Stage at the World Species Congress

Remembering Sproing

Welcome, Kouma

Newman’s New Home

Farewell to Freya

Sempurna’s Debut at the Zoo on World Tapir Day

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