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.
Bite-Sized
There are some new beaks in town! We are now home to four Dalmatian pelicans!
If you’re wondering why these pelicans aren’t sporting any spots, it’s because their name comes from the Dalmatia Coast of Croatia, where this species once thrived. Sadly, Dalmatian pelicans are now listed as Near Threatened on the IUCN Red List, having disappeared from their native region.
Join us in welcoming these four magnificent females, named after bodies of water in their native range: ‘Kerkini’ (brown leg tag), ‘Adria’ (black leg tag), ‘Tisza’ (green leg tag), and ‘Volga’ (yellow leg tag).
These impressive birds are the largest of the pelican family, boasting wingspans of up to 11 feet! You can find these new feathered friends in the marsh in Exploration Asia!