Remembering ‘Piura’
We’re saddened to share that we recently said goodbye to our 13-year-old female Chilean flamingo,‘Piura’. Pirua had been receiving ongoing care and monitoring for advanced arthritis in her right leg. When the…
Read MoreThe countdown is on! Wild Canada will open to the public and members at 11 a.m. on December 1st, 2023! Visitors may still enter the zoo at 9:00 a.m., as per our normal business hours.
We look forward to welcoming visitors back to the space when the new Wild Canada zone officially opens on December 1, 2023.
To simplify our membership program, we’re moving to a two-tiered structure – Wild Explorers and Wild Adventurers. The difference between the two? It’s all about the perks you receive!
Please click here for a comprehensive program overview and answers to frequently asked questions.
African Rainforest, gorilla viewing: The western lowland gorilla troop will not be viewable during the morning of November 30 from opening until approximately 1:30 p.m. while construction work is done to the upper viewing area of their habitat. Thank you for your understanding.
Penguin Plunge, penguin viewing: Penguin Plunge will be closed from 9 a.m. – 11 a.m. on December 1, 2023. Thank you for your understanding.
Bite-Sized
We’re flipping out with excitement – the sex of our newest Humboldt penguin chick has been confirmed – it’s a male!
While the little one is still safe in his burrow with mom ‘Inca’ and dad ‘Enrique’ close by, we’re waiting for the chick to start to venture onto the beach in Penguin Plunge, likely later this summer. In the meantime, lucky visitors may catch a glimpse of him peeking his head out from the burrow. Be sure to follow our channels to keep up to date on all the penguin news – including his name, which we’ll be sharing in the coming weeks.
Humboldt chick