Penguin Plunge: Penguin Plunge will open at 9:30 a.m. on the following days to accommodate our Penguin Breakfast events:
Thank you for your understanding.
Brawn Family Foundation River Lodge: Last entry to the Brawn Family Foundation River Lodge will be at 4:15 p.m. on Sunday, June 22nd and Sunday, June 29th, to accommodate setup for our Wild After Hours: Otters (18+) event. Thank you for your understanding.
Destination Africa
Our hippos will not be viewable Tuesday, June 24th, and Wednesday, June 25th, to accommodate painting around the habitat. 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 are paw-sitively shivering with excitement – ‘Baffin’ is turning 7 years old and ‘Siku’ is turning 8!
Since they were both orphaned in the wild as young cubs, their true birthdays are unknown but today’s the day we celebrate the life of these remarkable bears.
Did you know that as the Arctic warms, polar bears are spending more time on shore which can lead to an increase in bear-human encounters? We’re committed to supporting polar bear conservation and spreading awareness of actions we can all take to help protect their Arctic homes:
Small actions can lead to big impacts to help protect wildlife and wild places.
Pictured: Siku
