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Temporary Closure: Jihad Shibley Rocky Mountain Aviary

The Jihad Shibley Rocky Mountain Aviary is presently closed.

Why the closure? It’s nesting season for our owls! Our great grey owls, especially the younger members of our parliament, can become protective of their nests and territory during this time.

To support their natural behaviors and prioritize safety for both our birds and visitors, we’re taking a proactive step by temporarily closing the habitat. Thank you for your understanding.

Early Zone Closure, Wild Canada (see post for dates)

Wild Canada will close early on the following dates to accommodate set up for the Wild After Hours: Polar Bears event (18+). The last entry to the zone will be 4:00 p.m.

Friday, March 15
Saturday, April 6
Friday, April 12
Saturday, April 27
Friday, May 3

Building Closure, Penguin Plunge: February 20 to May 16

Penguin Plunge (indoor) will be closed from February 20 through to May 16, 2024, while we complete upgrades to the building’s mechanical system to ensure it is in tip-top shape for the four species that call it home. Penguins will be viewable outdoors only (weather permitting). Thank you for your understanding.

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Freya, cougar, deceased

April 28, 2024

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Farewell to Freya

Saying goodbye to an animal we have loved and cared for is never easy, even when you know the time to ‘walk them home’ i…

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Sempurna, female Malayan tapir

April 27, 2024

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Sempurna’s Debut at the Zoo on World Tapir Day

We celebrated the 2024 World Tapir Day with 22-year-old male ‘Tanuck’ and 3-year-old female ‘Sempurna’, who debuted at t…

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Peacock, Bart

April 27, 2024

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Peacocks Return for 2024

Guess who is back and ready to strut their stuff? That’s right – our blue peafowl are back on zoo grounds! &…

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Yusufu, Mandrill, deceased

April 26, 2024

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Remembering Yusufu

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of our beloved 20-year-old male mandrill, ‘Yusufu’. Last month, during their…

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Malayan tapir, 'Sempurna'. Photo credit: Jeremy Dwyer-Lindgren/Woodland Park Zoo.

April 5, 2024

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Wishing a Warm Welcome to Sempurna

Who is black and white and cute all over? Our incoming female Malayan tapir ‘Sempurna’! You read that right…

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North American river otter. Finnegan

March 19, 2024

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Otter-ly Exciting Birthdays

We otter celebrate – we recently had two male North American river otter birthdays at the zoo! ‘Malo’ turned…

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