The zoo will close early on Friday, August 9, 2024, to accommodate setup for Wild After Hours: Corks for Conservation (18+). The last entry into the grounds will be at 3:00 p.m. and the grounds will begin to be cleared at 4:00 p.m. Thank you for understanding.
Indoor Gorilla Habitat: From July 2 until approximately the end of the month, the western lowland gorilla troop will not be viewable in their indoor African Rainforest habitat while work is done on the viewing windows. The troop will be viewable in their outdoor habitat throughout the project (weather and animal participation permitting). The rest of the African Rainforest building will remain open and accessible throughout the project. Thank you for your understanding.
African Savannah Yard: Hartmann’s mountain zebras and ostriches will be off-view until the end of the year while we complete exciting upgrades in the African Savannah Yard, including the construction of a new Savannah Barn for the animals. Our giraffe tower will continue to be viewable throughout the project. Thank you for your understanding.
Bite-Sized
We are saddened to share that on December 23, 2023, our Animal Care, Health & Welfare team made the compassionate decision to euthanize our 14- year-old Hottentot teal, ‘Tater Tot’.
Tater Tot called the Wilder Institute/Calgary Zoo home for his entire life, having hatched here in 2009.
We will share additional information, including the health challenges that led to this decision once a necropsy is completed. Please keep the African Rainforest team in your thoughts during this difficult time.
