Penguin Plunge: Penguin Plunge will open at 9:30 a.m. on the following days to accommodate our Penguin Breakfast events:
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.
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.
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.
Bite-Sized
It’s with heavy hearts that we say said goodbye to ‘Wilbur,’ our senior wild boar. Our Animal Care, Health & Welfare team made the compassionate decision to euthanize him due to age-related degenerative changes, including progressive stiffness and lameness, that were no longer responding to treatments.
Wilbur was born in 2012 and joined us in 2013, quickly becoming a visitor favorite with his playful mud wallows. He will be missed by his dedicated care team, along with his sounder mates, ‘Fern’ and ‘Poppy’.
