Grieving Two Great Grey Owls
On September 15, we faced the heartbreaking loss of two of our great grey owls, ‘Catelyn’ and ‘Arya’. Catelyn, a senior bird who hatched in the wild, had been with us since…
Read MorePETRONAS Gateway to Asia: Last entry to PETRONAS Gateway to Asia will be at 4:30 p.m. on Saturday, October 25th, to accommodate setup for Wild After Hours: Malayan Tapirs (18+).
Savannah Plains: Scheduled maintenance will take place in Savannah Plains from Tuesday, October 14th, to Friday, October 17th. During this time, our Hartmann’s mountain zebras, southern ostriches, and East African grey crowned cranes may be viewable in Savannah Crossing.
PETRONAS Gateway to Asia Malayan Tapir Viewing: ‘Sempurna’ and her calf will have daily access to the main indoor habitat from 10:30 a.m.–1:00 p.m. They’ll also have access to their behind-the-scenes space and may choose to spend time there, especially when the calf is nursing, so viewing isn’t always guaranteed.
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Prehistoric Park Seasonal Closure: Prehistoric Park will be closed for the season from October 27th, 2025, pending favorable weather conditions.
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!