Your Journey to the North Awaits – Welcome to Wild Canada!
01 DECEMBER 2023 (Calgary, AB) – It’s a big day at the Wilder Institute/Calgary Zoo! After more than two years, the zoo is ready to welcome visitors through the gates of ‘Wild…
Read MoreWild Canada is now open to the public and members. We welcome you to take a journey through seven of Canada’s ecological zones, celebrating the wonder and diversity of a world where people, animals, and the land are connected.
To simplify our membership program, we’re moving to a two-tiered structure – Wild Explorers and Wild Adventurers. The difference between the two? It’s all about the perks you receive!
Please click here for a comprehensive program overview and answers to frequently asked questions.
Penguin Plunge, penguin viewing: Penguin Plunge will be closed from 9 a.m. – 11 a.m. on December 1, 2023. Thank you for your understanding.
Announcements
Exciting news! Yesterday marked the reopening of the Gerald Cooper-Key Foundation Warden’s Post No 8 inside the African Rainforest Building. This newly redeveloped space is now dedicated to raising awareness and sharing stories about the mountain bongo and the work we are doing in collaboration with the Kenya Mountain Bongo Partnership to help recover this Critically Endangered species.
Found only in the alpine forests of Kenya, less than 60-80 individuals remain in the wild. Through a vibrant interpretive experience, this space highlights our deep commitment to collaboration with partners and local communities which is fundamental to success in community conservation! We are proud to have a dedicated space to celebrate this beautiful species and explore the different facets of this critical conservation program. Be sure to stop by during your next visit to check it out in person!
Bongo cabin in the African Rainforest building