Early Zoo Closure: August 9

The zoo will close early on Friday, August 9, 2024, to accommodate setup for Wild After Hours: Corks for Conservation (18+). The last entry into the grounds will be at 3:00 p.m. and the grounds will begin to be cleared at 4:00 p.m. Thank you for understanding.

Animal Viewing Impacts

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.

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News

Polar bear

July 23, 2024

Announcements

Necropsy Confirms Polar Bear Death Was Tragic Accident During Rough Play

Necropsy results of Friday’s polar bear death were released by the Wilder Institute/Calgary Zoo earlier today. A necrops…

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July 17, 2024

Announcements

Tiny Tortoise Brings Big Joy: A Conservation Milestone Nine Years in the Making

It’s a tiny tale nearly a decade in the making. The Wilder Institute/Calgary Zoo announced today the exciting arrival of…

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Rock hyrax, Oshana, with three pups

July 5, 2024

Bite-Sized

Three Rock Hyrax Pups Born at the Zoo

We’re thrilled to share that our four-year-old female rock hyrax, ‘Oshana’, welcomed three adorable pups into the…

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Muskox, Diesel

July 3, 2024

Bite-Sized

Diesel Debuts at the Zoo

We have BIG news – a new muskox has joined our zoo family! Meet ‘Diesel’, a three-year-old male muskox…

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June 13, 2024

Conservation

The Wilder Institute/Calgary Zoo Supports Canada’s Bold 2030 Nature Strategy and Accountability Bill

13 June 2024 (Calgary, AB) –The Wilder Institute/Calgary Zoo applauds the Government of Canada’s 2030 Nature Strat…

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June 10, 2024

Announcements

Wilder Institute/Calgary Zoo President & CEO to Retire at the End of June, Interim CEO Appointed

10 June 2024 (Calgary, AB) – After more than two decades of leading one of the most-respected wildlife conservatio…

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