Saying Goodbye to a Truly Great Bear
One of the hardest parts of our work is saying goodbye to the animals we love and care for. Today, our Animal Care, Health & Welfare team made the compassionate decision to…
Read MorePETRONAS Gateway to Asia Malayan Tapir Viewing: ‘Sempurna’ and her calf are not currently viewable and will remain behind-the-scenes for the next several weeks to enjoy quiet bonding time. Stay tuned to our social channels for the announcement of their public debut!
PETRONAS Gateway to Asia: Last entry to PETRONAS Gateway to Asia will be at 4:30 p.m. on Saturday, September 20th and Saturday, September 27th, to accommodate setup for Wild After Hours: Malayan Tapirs (18+).
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
Have you ever wondered why our resident woodland caribou have antlers? Caribou are the only deer species where both males and females grow antlers!
For males, antlers are a great way to show off to females and fight off rival males, while females use their antlers to defend their young. Males will typically shed their antlers in late fall, whereas females keep theirs until calves are born in late May or early June so they can defend their food source.