Adjusted Hours

Penguin Plunge: Penguin Plunge will open at 9:30 a.m. on the following days to accommodate our Penguin Breakfast events:

June 28
July 6, 13, and 19
August 2, 10, and 16

Thank you for your understanding.

Brawn Family Foundation River Lodge: Last entry to the Brawn Family Foundation River Lodge will be at 4:15 p.m. on Sunday, June 22nd and Sunday, June 29th, to accommodate setup for our Wild After Hours: Otters (18+) event. 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.

Southern Bald Ibis Chick

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A New Name for a Southern Bald Ibis

June 25, 2025 | 1 minute read

Chick it out – our southern bald ibis chick has a name!

Chosen with care by our staff and volunteers, we’re thrilled to introduce you to ‘Maloti’ (pronounced mah-LOH-tee). The name pays homage to the Maloti-Drakensberg Park World Heritage Site in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa — an area within the southern bald ibis’s natural range. At this time, the chick has yet to be sexed, but it is identifiable by the feathers on the top of its head and the absence of a red cap.

Stop by the Rainforest Aviary to say hi!

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