Adjusted Hours and Impacts

Rainforest Building: The Rainforest Building will have an adjusted opening time on the following days to give our western lowland gorilla troop the space, comfort, and privacy they need as they meet their newest member, ‘Johari’:

August 11-12, opening at 11:00 a.m.

Thank you for your understanding.

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

Thank you for your understanding.

Animal Viewing Impacts:

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, wild boar, and Pallas’s cats. Plus, our Dalmatian pelicans can be found in their temporary home at Land of Lemurs!
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.

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Sending ‘Sariaka’ on an Adventure

August 11, 2025 | 1 minute read

Who is black and white and off to new adventures? Our female black-and-white ruffed lemur, ‘Sariaka’!

While goodbyes are never easy, we’re thrilled that Sariaka will be starting an exciting new chapter. She’ll soon be heading to another facility to be paired with a male black-and-white ruffed lemur who will benefit from having a companion.

Her move is part of a social pairing recommendation through the Species Survival Plan (SSP). While this isn’t a breeding recommendation, social pairings like this play a vital role in supporting the welfare and wellbeing of animals across zoological institutions.

The last day to see Sariaka in Land of Lemurs will be August 14. Be sure to swing over to wish her a bon voyage!

Sending ‘Sariaka’ on an Adventure

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