Avian Influenza Protocols

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has confirmed the presence of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) within 200 kilometres of the Wilder Institute’s Calgary Zoo.

The health and well-being of the animals in our care remains our top priority. Out of an abundance of caution, we’re proactively implementing the following measures to protect our avian species:

  • Footbaths have been installed at the entrances to The Larry Ruskin Penguin Plunge, the Jihad Shibley Rocky Mountain Aviary, and the African Rainforest Aviary for all staff, volunteers, guests, and contractors entering these spaces.
  • Birds will continue to have outdoor access where appropriate and weather permitting.

Thank you for your understanding and continued support as we work to keep the animals we love safe.

West Gate Closure

Due to significant construction activities in and around Imagine Asia, the zoo’s West Gate will 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.

Male red crowned crane, 'Hiiro'

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Welcome, ‘Hiiro’

September 20, 2024 | 1 minute read

What’s better than a celebrity couple? A royal couple!

We’re thrilled to welcome our female red-crowned crane ‘Ruby’ back to zoo grounds along with her new habitat-mate, male ‘Hiiro’. In August, Ruby temporarily moved to our offsite Wildlife Conservation Centre (WCC) to meet Hiiro for the first time. Our Animal Care, Health & Welfare team tells us that the pair got along like – well, like birds of a feather!

The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species classifies red-crowned cranes as Endangered. We’re proud to be part of a Species Survival Plan (SSP) that is working to help maintain healthy, genetically diverse populations of this remarkable species under human care.

Stop by Exploration Asia to see these two (hopefully!) lovebirds and welcome Hiiro to his new home!

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