Adjusted Hours and Impacts

Alpacas: Our alpacas will not be viewable on Friday, May 15th, during their routine health exams. Thank you for your understanding.

Savannah Plains: Our southern ostriches will not be viewable until Friday, May 15th, while seeding takes place in Savannah Plains. During this time, our Hartmann’s mountain zebras will be viewable inside Savannah Crossing. Thank you for understanding.

Jihad Shibley Rocky Mountain Aviary: The Jihad Shibley Rocky Mountain Aviary is temporarily closed. Thank you for your understanding.

Penguin Plunge: Last entry to Penguin Plunge will be at 4:30 p.m. on Saturday, May 2nd, and Saturday, May 16th, to accommodate set up for our Wild After Hours: Penguins (18+) event. Thank you for your understanding.

Seasonal Closures

Prehistoric Park: Prehistoric Park reopens May 16th, 2026.

Animal Viewing Impacts:

PETRONAS Gateway to Asia Malayan Tapir Viewing: ‘Sempurna’ and her calf have daily access to the main indoor habitat from 10:30 a.m.–1:00 p.m. They’ll also have access to their behind-the-scenes space and may choose to spend time there, especially when the calf is nursing, so viewing isn’t always guaranteed. 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.

Species Viewable: Bactrian camels, Komodo dragons, white-handed gibbons, Malayan tapirs, red-crowned cranes, Turkmenian markhors, Amur tigers, and Pallas’s cats.
Species Not Viewable: Snow leopards and red pandas have been relocated during construction, but don’t worry – these beloved species will be back in 2026.

West Gate Closure

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

Grieving ‘Bishop’

March 12, 2026 | 1 minute read

We’re saddened to share that earlier this month, we said goodbye to ‘Bishop’, our 9.5-year-old East African crowned crane.

Bishop had been receiving treatment for several months for a suspected fungal mass in his right lung. Despite supportive care from our Animal Care, Health & Welfare team, his condition declined quickly and he passed away.

A necropsy confirmed a large mass in his right lung, along with significant changes to his liver, kidneys, and heart. Further pathological testing is still underway.

Bishop hatched here at the zoo in 2016 and grew up on the African Savannah. With a median life expectancy of about 13 years for grey crowned cranes, he lived a life surrounded by dedicated care and was a beloved member of the African Savannah family.

He will be deeply missed by the team who cared for him and by the many guests who enjoyed seeing him on the Savannah Plains. Please keep his dedicated care team in your thoughts.

Grieving ‘Bishop’

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