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
We’re thrilled to share that on July 18th, we welcomed a second Egyptian tortoise hatchling! Good things come in small packages, and this new addition joins our first wee hatchling who arrived on July 8th. This toonie-sized tortoise can be distinguished by a small beak deformity which is being closely monitored by our dedicated Animal Care, Health & Welfare (ACHW) team. While it is early days, our ACHW team says that this tiny tortoise is doing well and is even starting to eat some greens!
Egyptian tortoises are Critically Endangered and the arrival of not one, but two new additions is a significant milestone for our conservation efforts that started in 2015. The tiny tortoises are not yet viewable, so stay tuned for news of when they make their zoo debut!
