Adjusted Hours and Impacts

ENMAX Conservatory: The butterfly garden in the ENMAX Conservatory will be closed on Monday, September 15th, while staff remove the Washed Ashore exhibit.

PETRONAS Gateway to Asia Malayan Tapir Viewing: ‘Sempurna’ and her calf are not currently viewable and will remain behind-the-scenes for the next several weeks to enjoy quiet bonding time. Stay tuned to our social channels for the announcement of their public debut!

PETRONAS Gateway to Asia: Last entry to PETRONAS Gateway to Asia will be at 4:30 p.m. on Saturday, September 20th and Saturday, September 27th, to accommodate setup for Wild After Hours: Malayan Tapirs (18+).

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.

Gentoo penguin, Aurora

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Happy Hatchdays

December 27, 2023 | 1 minute read

Get ready to celebrate – we have some gentoo penguin hatchdays to share!

Today ‘Aurora’ turns 20 and ‘Cooper’ turns 15, while ‘Falkland’ turns 22 on December 30th!

Did you know that gentoo penguins are distinguished by the white patch around their eyes? The white eye patch is not connected to their white eye rings until their first moult, which happens around 14 months of age.

Happy hatchday to Aurora, Cooper, and Falkland!

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