Other 2022 News:
On April 14th, the zoo announced that on February 26th, (
2.2) North American river otters were born. They were later named Fiddle, Fraser, Meadow, and Maybelle.
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Otter Pupdate | We have some otter-ly exciting news to share! Our four North American river otter pups received their first health check last week - all were healthy! We... | By The Calgary Zoo | Facebook
Otters on Ice Enrichment | What's the best way to cool off on a hot day? Tubs of ice! You're sure to smile at the sight of our North American river otter bevy cooling off from... | By The Calgary Zoo | Facebook
On May 23rd, it was reported that the zoo released (
0.0.20) burrowing owls back into the wild. On August 8th, the zoo announced they acquired (
0.0.26) burrowing owl owlets to be released.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/calg...rrowing-owls-graham-dixon-maccallum-1.6463232
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On June 13th, the zoo announced they acquired a (
1.0) Turkmenian markhor named Cliff which is now on exhibit.
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On June 15th, the zoo announced that they opened the West Gate to the public for the first time since 2020. It closed for the season on October 11th.
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On June 23rd, the zoo announced they made modifications to the Chilean flamingo exhibit (tilled the soil, added stanchions) to improve the possibility of a successful breeding season.
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Twin mountain goats were born last month. Sadly the male passed away from a massive umbilical infection. His sister though is still thriving.
Calgary Zoo announces death of baby Rocky Mountain goat
On July 12th, the zoo announced that the (
0.1) Rocky Mountain goat was named Hara.
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On July 13th, the zoo announced the Mini Express train has reopened to the public.
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A female woodland caribou calf was born on May 25. Parents are Vanilla and Kirby.
On August 9th, the zoo announced her name, Avens.
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On August 15th, the zoo announced they acquired a (
0.1) panther chameleon named Makira which is now on exhibit in the rainforest building.
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On August 18th, it was reported that (
0.0.1,900+) northern leopard frog tadpoles that were born at the facility were released into the wild.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/calgary/northern-leopard-frog-calgary-zoo-1.6555208
An African crested porcupette was born on April 11.
On August 25th, the zoo announced its gender, (
1.0).
African crested porcupine's first veterinary exam | How do you safely complete a health check on a porcupine? The answer involves the use of a pylon! Earlier this month, our 4-month-old African crested... | By The Calgary Zoo | Facebook
A pair of Great Grey Owl chicks hatched just over a month ago at the zoo for the first time since 2018. The sire is the zoo’s male, Benjen, while the mother of the chicks is unknown and could be any of the zoo’s three adult females. However, one of them, Catelyn, has stepped in as the main female protector of the chicks.
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On August 29th, the zoo announced their names, Strix and Nebulosa.
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On September 16th, the zoo announced that it won the 2022 AZA Research Award for its Vancouver Island marmots breeding and reintroduction project.
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On September 20th, it was announced that they reacquired their (
2.0) North American river otters named Fergus and Finnigan from the Ecomuseum Zoo in Quebec.
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On September 21st, the zoo announced that (
0.0.18) Vancouver Island marmots were born at the Wildlife Conservation Center in 2022.
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On October 11th, the zoo announced that their (
0.1) Pallas's cat named Nox was transferred to another AZA facility.
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On October 12th, the zoo announced that a (
0.0.1) Przewalski's wild horse named Sarnai was born on August 31st.
https://www.facebook.com/thecalgaryzoo/photos/a.10150164186815193/10167145972840193/
On October 13th, the zoo announced they installed a new mural along the hippo amphitheater wall in the African Savannah building.
https://www.facebook.com/thecalgaryzoo/photos/a.10150164186815193/10167149280540193/
2 red panda cubs were born in June to parents first time parents Udaya and Linus. Its a boy and a girl who have yet to be named. They are not on display just yet. Fantastic year for red panda cubs in Canada with 5 being born across the country, 2 in Calgary, 2 in Vancouver and 1 in Toronto.
On October 20th, the zoo announced that the red panda cubs made their public debut and are now on exhibit.
https://www.facebook.com/thecalgary...uSoS9Z1bkAzofoxswzmAR18NqsQi4dnSSLuRQLBLFYWTl
