Animal Projects

Creating the best lives for Zoo animals is known as behavioural husbandry. This is an integral part of animal care at the Zoo and can include introducing new smells like oregano and thyme, providing toys and feeder tubes, offering positive reinforcement, target training, rope beds and comfortable spaces. These things, along with providing the best medical attention available, are examples of how donations for our animals can positively affect their lives.

Our planet is facing unprecedented species extinction. You can join the battle to restore endangered species and their habitats by exploring our conservation initiates.

Food & Enrichment

Projects to feed and enrich the lives of our animals

Animal Health Care Projects

Training, veterinary equipment and more

Zoo Homes

Projects to improve the homes of our animals

Conservation Outreach

The Conservation Outreach Department, headed by Brian Keating, is responsible for the Calgary Zoo's external conservation projects, eco-tour programs, sister zoo relationships, and public and media conservation presentations.

Conservation Research Fund

How you can help support the Conservation Research Fund.