Lending a Helping Hoof
A new species has been spotted – er, striped – at the Archibald Biodiversity Centre (ABC)! In November 2025, our friends at the Edmonton Valley Zoo said a bittersweet farewell to their…
Read MoreSeasonal Closures
Gorilla Amphitheatre: The Gorilla Amphitheatre is closed for the season from October 15th, 2025. Our gorilla troop remains viewable in their indoor habitat.
Prehistoric Park: Prehistoric Park is closed for the season from October 27th, 2025, pending favorable weather conditions.
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. 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
Have you herd the news? We’re thrilled to share that yesterday morning, a wood bison calf was born to mom, ‘Taiga’, who turns five next month!
At just one day old, the calf — whose sex has not yet been determined — is already showing encouraging early signs and growing steadier on its feet. You may catch a glimpse of this little one in its Wild Canada habitat, staying close to mom.
And the excitement isn’t over yet — our four-year-old wood bison, ‘Keewatin’, is also expecting! We’re keeping our hooves crossed as we await the arrival of another calf in the near future!