Remembering Makira
It is with heavy hearts that we share that earlier this month we said goodbye to one of our most colourful residents, female panther chameleon, ‘Makira’. Female panther chameleons typically live around…
Read MoreAfrican Savannah: Last entry to the African Savannah Building and the Savannah Loop pathway will be at 4:00 p.m. on March 22nd & March 29th to accommodate setup for Wild After Hours: Giraffes and Zebras (18+). Thank you for understanding.
Land of Lemurs Walkthrough & Outdoor Gorilla Amphitheatre: The two outdoor animal viewing areas are closed for the season. Lemurs and gorillas will be viewable in their indoor habitats.
African Savannah Yard: Our Hartmann’s mountain zebras and ostriches are off-view while we complete exciting upgrades in the African Savannah Yard, including the construction of a new Savannah Barn for the animals. Our giraffe tower will continue to be viewable throughout the project.
Exploration Asia: The Exploration Asia Redevelopment project is officially underway! The first phase of this transformation has begun, and our Japanese Serow and Japanese Macaques have left the zoo. Thank you for your understanding.
Bite-Sized
Female bighorn sheep ‘Amelia’ and ‘Camille’ have joined our herd! The two of them came to us last month and settled in almost immediately.
Amelia can be distinguished by her blue ear tag and her distinctive horns – they are the longest horns of any of our females and are slightly curved towards her face. While she still likes hanging out with her buddy Camille, she has been friendly with the other members of the herd.
Camille has a purple ear tag, but you can also distinguish her by her smaller size. She is confident and interested in people, so you may see her up close to the fence near the viewing area. Look closely – she always seems to be smiling for the camera!
Are you wondering what our ram ‘Bill Williams’ thinks of the new female additions? Let’s just say we’re seeing a lot of the Flehmen’s response!
Stop by to welcome our new additions to the zoo!