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The Penguin Walk is Cancelled for Today: January 17

The Penguin Walk, presented by WestJet, has been cancelled for today, January 17, due to windy conditions. We are hopeful to resume the walk tomorrow (weather permitting).

Animal Viewing Impacts

Malayan Tapirs: Our Malayan tapirs will not be viewable on Tuesday, January 28th, and Wednesday, January 29th, while their habitat undergoes maintenance.

Land of Lemurs Walkthrough & Outdoor Gorilla Amphitheatre: The two outdoor animal viewing areas are closed for the season. Lemurs and gorillas will be viewable in their indoor habitats.

African Savannah Yard: Our Hartmann’s mountain zebras and ostriches are off-view 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.

Public Notice

Pesticide application to control the invasive species Flowering Rush (Butomus umbellatus) will occur within the property boundary of the Wilder Institute/Calgary Zoo under approval from Alberta Environment and Protected Areas. For full details or information on appeals, click here.

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News

January 17, 2025

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Wilder Institute/Calgary Zoo Welcomes Dr. Kyle Burks as New President & CEO

17 January 2025 (Calgary, AB) – Dr. Kyle Burks was announced as the new President & CEO of the Wilder Institut…

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Penguin Walk

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Waddle on Over for the 13th Annual Penguin Walk!

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Gentoo penguin, Lochlan

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Happy Hatchday to our Oldest Gentoo Penguin

We have flipping fantastic news – our oldest gentoo penguin, ‘Lochlan’, is 30 today! This is an exciting hatchday for ou…

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December 16, 2024

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Farewell to an Old Friend

Last week, we said a heartfelt goodbye to our cherished male Rocky Mountain goat, ‘Yukon’. At the remarkable age of 12.5…

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November 29, 2024

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Public Notice

Notice to Our Members and Visitors: In accordance with the Environmental Protection and Enhancement Act, the City of Cal…

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