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.
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
We are saddened to share that our beloved senior Madagascar tree boa, ‘Kely’, passed away on Sunday, December 10th at the age of 19.
Kely was born at the Wilder Institute/Calgary Zoo on July 1, 2004, and has been a much-loved member of the Wilder Institute/Calgary Zoo family ever since. She gave birth to 15 offspring over the years.
Her necropsy indicated her death was most likely due to reproductive tract disease, however, we will share more information once further microscopic examination and other testing is completed. Please keep her dedicated care team in your thoughts during this difficult time.
