On June 5, the City of Calgary experienced a significant water emergency which continues today. We’re working very closely with the City of Calgary and Calgary Emergency Management Agency (CEMA) to adjust our daily operations to ensure compliance with the Stage 4 City Mandatory Water Restrictions in place, while ensuring the safety, health and well-being of the animals we love and care for.
Here’s how we’re adapting:
We appreciate your understanding as we make these necessary adjustments to support our community.
Indoor Gorilla Habitat: From July 2 until approximately the end of the month, the western lowland gorilla troop will not be viewable in their indoor African Rainforest habitat while work is done on the viewing windows. The troop will be viewable in their outdoor habitat throughout the project (weather and animal participation permitting). The rest of the African Rainforest building will remain open and accessible throughout the project. Thank you for your understanding.
African Savannah Yard: Hartmann’s mountain zebras and ostriches will be off-view until the end of the year 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. Thank you for your understanding.
Bite-Sized
Prepare to wave a flipper – we have some penguins to introduce you to!
Our most recent Humboldt chick has been named ‘Antonio’ by way of a member voting contest! Named after the port city San Antonio in Chile, this little one can be identified by his gray-toned feathers and lack of a chest stripe. You can find him on the beach inside Penguin Plunge!
Our king penguin chick has also received a name fit for a king! Voted on by our volunteers, our newest member of the waddle has been a named, ‘Augustus’, after the first emperor of Rome. His royal floofiness can be identified by his downy brown coat which will keep him warm both inside and outside of Penguin Plunge.
Waddle on over to Penguin Plunge to greet our newest additions by name!
Pictured above: Augustus
Pictured below: Antonio
