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…
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Detour & Closure Alert: April 11-18
April 11, 2023 | 1 minute read
11 April 2023 (Calgary) – There will be a few detours and playground closures this week and next while we do some maintenance and pruning to trees across zoo grounds:
- April 11 – The Savannah Tunnel in Destination Africa is closed; zebra, ostrich, lemurs and lions are still accessible for viewing by taking the detour via the Savannah Yard Loop Pathway;
- April 13 – Calgary Co-Op Kids Zone, located in Exploration Asia, will be closed;
- April 14 – There will be a detour by the Gorilla Amphitheater and our flamingo flock will remain indoors while the trees around their habitat are pruned; and
- April 17 & 18 – Kinsman Playground, located in Destination Africa, will be closed on both days.
We appreciate your patience as we make the zoo the best it can be for our visitors and the animals we love and care for!