Asia Lawn and BBQ Tent: The Asia Lawn and BBQ tent will be closed to the public until 12:00 p.m. on Thursday, July 10th, to accommodate a member event.
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.
Wild Canada
Our grizzly bears ‘Skoki’ and ‘Khutzeymateen’ will be off-view from 9:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, July 16th, while contractors complete work in the habitat. 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 ready to start monkeying around – our Japanese macaque ‘Shawna’ is turning 26 today!
Did you know that Japanese macaques have cheek pouches for food storage? These pouches extend down both sides of the neck. As a genus of monkey, Japanese macaques have opposable thumbs, and can be busy peeling fruit or moving through their territory on all four limbs while carrying food in their cheek pouches!
Join us in wishing Shawna a happy birthday!
Japanese macaque ‘Shawna’
