Remembering ‘Makira’
It is with heavy hearts that we share that earlier this month we said goodbye to one of our most colourful residents, female panther chameleon, ‘Makira’. Female panther chameleons typically live around…
Read MoreTree pruning will impact access and viewing:
The Brawn Family Foundation Bugtopia playground will open at 10:00 a.m. on Monday, April 7th, and be closed all day on Wednesday, April 9th
Our North American porcupine ‘Nettles’ will be off-view on Tuesday, April 8th
Thank you for your understanding.
Last entry to the African Savannah Building and the Savannah Loop pathway will be at 4:00 p.m. on March 29th to accommodate setup for Wild After Hours: Giraffes and Zebras (18+). Thank you for understanding.
Land of Lemurs Walkthrough & the outdoor Gorilla Amphitheatre are closed for the season. Lemurs and gorillas are viewable in their indoor habitats.
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We’re turning red with excitement – join us in welcoming a NEW species to zoo grounds!
A female red-crowned crane named ‘Ruby’ joined the Wilder Institute/Calgary Zoo family last week. Her habitat can be found at the back courtyard habitat of Gateway to Asia. We can’t wait to celebrate her 20th birthday later this month!
Did you know that the red-crowned crane is one of the largest crane species in the world? They can stand up to five feet tall and have a wingspan of two and a half metres!
Red-crowned cranes are listed as vulnerable by the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. It is estimated that there are ~3,000 left in the wild. As an ambassador for her species, we’re thrilled to welcome this magnificent bird to her new home.
Red-crowned crane, ‘Ruby’