On June 5, the City of Calgary experienced a significant water emergency which continues today. We’re working very closely with the City of Calgary and Calgary Emergency Management Agency (CEMA) to adjust our daily operations to ensure compliance with the Stage 4 City Mandatory Water Restrictions in place, while ensuring the safety, health and well-being of the animals we love and care for.
Here’s how we’re adapting:
We appreciate your understanding as we make these necessary adjustments to support our community.
Indoor Gorilla Habitat: From July 2 until approximately the end of the month, the western lowland gorilla troop will not be viewable in their indoor African Rainforest habitat while work is done on the viewing windows. The troop will be viewable in their outdoor habitat throughout the project (weather and animal participation permitting). The rest of the African Rainforest building will remain open and accessible throughout the project. Thank you for your understanding.
African Savannah Yard: Hartmann’s mountain zebras and ostriches will be off-view 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.
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
