Celebrating Reverse the Red Day with a Pledge for Whooping Cranes
Today on Reverse the Red Day, we’re proud to share our pledge to reverse the red for the Endangered whooping crane. Once reduced to just 21 individuals in the 1940s due to…
Read MoreThe Penguin Walk, presented by WestJet, has been cancelled for February 18th, due to temperatures outside of the walk parameters.
The Wilder Institute/Calgary Zoo will close at 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, February 26th, as we host our annual celebration in recognition of employees who have achieved a service milestone.
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.
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Our conservation expertise spans the globe, but our hearts are always ready to help close to home.
Over the weekend, we welcomed two orphaned wild cougar kittens into our temporary care. These little ones lost their mother and, at approximately 5–6 months old, wouldn’t have survived on their own. Thanks to our strong partnership with Alberta Fish & Wildlife, we were able to step in and help give them a second chance.
While their time with us will be brief, they’re receiving exceptional care and lots of love from our dedicated Animal Care, Health & Welfare team as we work to find them a safe, forever home under human care at another facility in Canada. The kittens will not be viewable during their stay with us.
A huge thank you to Alberta Fish & Wildlife for their swift action in rescuing these young cougars. Lifesaving work like this is only possible through strong partnerships, and we’re grateful to be part of their journey forward.
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