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Animal Viewing Impacts:

Grizzly Bears: As of August 16, our male grizzly cubs are temporarily not viewable. Thank you for your understanding.

PETRONAS Gateway to Asia Malayan Tapir Viewing: ‘Sempurna’ and her female calf ‘Nyawa’ have daily access to either the main indoor habitat or the outdoor habitat from 9:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m. They’ll also have access to their behind-the-scenes space and may choose to spend time there, so viewing isn’t always guaranteed. Thank you for your understanding.

West Gate Closure

Due to significant construction activities in and around Imagine 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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News

Ring-tailed lemur

August 24, 2026

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Welcoming Lenny

Great leaping lemurs! A male ring-tailed lemur has joined our conspiracy! Meet Lenny, who is 13 years old and joins us f…

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Porcupette

August 18, 2026

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Names for Our Por-cute-pines

Look sharp! It’s time to greet our African crested porcupettes by name! Earlier this month, we invited our member…

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Grizzly bear cub

August 17, 2026

Announcements

Statement on Grizzly Cub Incident

17 AUGUST 2026 (Calgary, AB) – The Wilder Institute’s Calgary Zoo is providing the following statement regarding a…

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Hartmann's mountain zebra

August 5, 2026

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Welcoming Scooby

Who’s black-and-white and new at the zoo? Our male Hartmann’s mountain zebra! You read that right! Meet Scooby, a 10-yea…

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Rock Hyrax

August 4, 2026

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Spud-tacular News from the African Savannah Building

There have been TWO spud-tacular deliveries in the African Savannah Building! Female rock hyrax Kikami has given birth t…

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July 30, 2026

Special Events

What’s On This Month at the Zoo: Red Panda Breakfast, Cocktails, Mysteries

From immersive mystery nights and conservation dinners to before-hours animal encounters and family breakfasts, the Wild…

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