Introducing a Uni-horn Wood Bison
What makes you different, makes you wonderful. Did you know our wood bison calf, ‘Ok’takii’, is a uni-horn? Earlier this summer, this energetic little calf injured one of his horns. A thorough…
Read MoreJihad Shibley Rocky Mountain Aviary: The Jihad Shibley Rocky Mountain Aviary will close at 3 p.m. each day from Tuesday, September 2nd through to Friday, September 5th, to accommodate painting in the area.
Penguin Plunge: Penguin Plunge will open at 9:30 a.m. on the following days to accommodate our Penguin Breakfast events: August 2, 3, 10, 16, 24, and 31
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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 saddened to share that on December 2, 2023, our Animal Care, Health & Welfare team made the compassionate decision to euthanize our nearly 19-year-old rough-scaled lizard, ’Addis’. Addis came to the Wilder Institute/Calgary Zoo in 2015 and has been a muchloved African Savannah resident ever since. We will share additional information, including the health challenges that led to this decision once a necropsy is completed. Please keep his care team in your thoughts during this difficult time.