Saying Goodbye to a Truly Great Bear
One of the hardest parts of our work is saying goodbye to the animals we love and care for. Today, our Animal Care, Health & Welfare team made the compassionate decision to…
Read MorePETRONAS Gateway to Asia Malayan Tapir Viewing: ‘Sempurna’ and her calf are not currently viewable and will remain behind-the-scenes for the next several weeks to enjoy quiet bonding time. Stay tuned to our social channels for the announcement of their public debut!
PETRONAS Gateway to Asia: Last entry to PETRONAS Gateway to Asia will be at 4:30 p.m. on Saturday, September 20th and Saturday, September 27th, to accommodate setup for Wild After Hours: Malayan Tapirs (18+).
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
Exciting update—our expecting Malayan tapir ‘Sempurna’ recently had an ultrasound, and her growing calf is looking great! Can you see its mouth opening and closing in this ultrasound?
While we still have some time to go before a summertime birth, our mama-to-be is doing well! She sometimes displays natural territorial behaviours towards sire ‘Tanuck’ so her care team continues to offer them some quiet time apart. And, of course, she’s got quite the appetite! To support her growing needs, our teams are supplementing her diet to ensure all her nutritional needs are met—keep an eye out for some recently pruned poplar that will make a delicious snack!