Saying Goodbye to ‘Odin’
Saying goodbye to the animals we love and care for is always difficult, but it is especially so when they have been a member of our zoo family for a long time.…
Read MoreAs of August 26th, the City of Calgary has resumed Stage 4 Outdoor Water Restrictions while they complete urgent repairs to the Bearspaw South Feeder Main. We will continue to adjust our daily operations to ensure compliance with the restrictions that are in place, while ensuring the safety, health, and well-being of the animals we love and care for.
We are taking the following steps to limit the use of city water:
Kinsmen Zooventure Playground, September 3-5: The Kinsmen Zooventure Playground in Destination Africa will be closed from Tuesday, September 3rd, through to Thursday, September 5th, to accommodate maintenance and resurfacing work.
Brawn Family Foundation River Lodge, September 6: The Brawn Family Foundation River Lodge will close to the public (members and day admission) at 3:00 p.m. on Friday, September 6th, to accommodate a private event.
Gateway to Asia, September 11: Gateway to Asia will open to the public (members and day admission) at 12:00 p.m. on Wednesday, September 11th, to accommodate a private event.
Zoo Closure, September 19: The Wilder Institute/Calgary Zoo will be closed to the public (members and day admission) on Thursday, September 19th, 2024, while we host the final event of the 2024 AZA Annual Conference.
Zoo Closure, September 26: The Wilder Institute/Calgary Zoo will close at 3 p.m. on Thursday, September 26th for a private staff and volunteer celebration. The last entry for members and day admission will be 3 p.m. The zoo grounds will be cleared by 4 p.m.
Thank you for your understanding!
African Savannah Yard: Our 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
Exciting news from the Rainforest Aviary! Alexandrine parakeet, ‘Newman’, has recently joined his fellow feathered friends in the African Rainforest building’s tropical oasis.
Since his arrival in 2014, Newman has resided behind-the-scenes. As an ambassador for his species, he’s helped us to educate generations of campers and school program participants about the conservation challenges facing parrots and the dangers of the illegal wildlife trade.
Our dedicated Animal Care, Health & Welfare team has been working with Newman for several months to ensure a seamless transition into his new home. To help him acclimate and strengthen his wings for aviary life, Newman has been honing his flying skills in the Rainforest Classroom. As you can see, he is turning into a flying ace!
Right now, Newman is still being introduced to the habitat and the other birds, so he makes regular flying visits to the Rainforest Aviary and will eventually become a permanent resident of the habitat. Keep your eyes peeled for his brilliant plumage among the trees during your next visit!