Bactrian camel male, Ollie, has passed.
'He will be greatly missed': Calgary Zoo mourns loss of Bactrian camel | Calgary Herald
'He will be greatly missed': Calgary Zoo mourns loss of Bactrian camel | Calgary Herald
Calgary Zoo Calgary Zoo News 2023
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12 year old lion, Aslan, has died following an exam connected to a rapid increase in symptoms connected with previously diagnosed kidney and heart disease.
Calgary Zoo’s African lion dies during recovery from veterinary exam | Globalnews.ca
Calgary Zoo’s African lion dies during recovery from veterinary exam | Globalnews.ca
Domestic ferret, Leo, has passed.
Wilder Institute Remembering Leo | Wilder Institute Calgary Zoo
In good news the Humboldt penguin chick has been named Rafael.
Wilder Institute Introducing Rafael | Wilder Institute Calgary Zoo
Wilder Institute Remembering Leo | Wilder Institute Calgary Zoo
In good news the Humboldt penguin chick has been named Rafael.
Wilder Institute Introducing Rafael | Wilder Institute Calgary Zoo
Female gentoo penguin, Una, had to have her right eye removed this summer but after some time healing she is back on exhibit with her friends.
Wilder Institute Good News About a Great Gentoo! | Wilder Institute Calgary Zoo
Wilder Institute Good News About a Great Gentoo! | Wilder Institute Calgary Zoo
Other 2023 News:
On July 6th, the institute announced that (0.0.2) whooping cranes hatched on June 1st and June 3rd respectively. They were later named Reed and Harp.
We have fluffy arrivals at our... - Wilder Institute
Update on whooping crane chicks - they... - Wilder Institute
On August 15th, the zoo announced they acquired (0.3) slender-tailed meerkats named Kwanza, Tali, and Waasi from Zoo de Granby in Quebec which are now on exhibit. The zoo also announced that they transferred (0.4) slender-tailed meerkats to Zoo de Granby.
The Calgary Zoo - We have exciting news! Last month we...
Meerkats playing 2.mp4 | Have you met the newest members of our meerkat mob? (Try saying that three times fast!) We have recently welcomed three female slender-tailed meerkats... | By The Calgary Zoo | Facebook
On August 16th, the zoo announced they acquired (0.2) greater rheas named Chip and Dip from Parc Safari in Quebec. The zoo also announced they transferred their (1.0) greater rhea named Tatu to an unspecified facility.
The Calgary Zoo - Exciting news! We are thrilled to...
On September 5th, the zoo announced they moved the flamingos off exhibit until September 15th due to exhibit renovations.
The Calgary Zoo - All aboard! This morning, we waved...
On September 6th, the zoo announced that a (0.0.1) Humboldt penguin and a (0.0.1) king penguin hatched.
The Calgary Zoo - Exciting news! We are thrilled to...
On July 20th, the institute announced that (0.0.3) Vancouver Island marmots were born.
Marmot pups | Marmot update - we have more pups! Another litter of three Vancouver Island marmot pups, who have been hiding in their underground burrows at the... | By Wilder Institute | Facebook
On August 2nd, the institute announced that they collected (0.0.26) burrowing owls which are now at the center.
And the owlets are in! Our team... - Wilder Institute
On August 3rd, the institute announced that (0.0.2+?) greater sage-grouses hatched.
Welcoming more fluffballs at the Wilder... - Wilder Institute
Marmot pups | Marmot update - we have more pups! Another litter of three Vancouver Island marmot pups, who have been hiding in their underground burrows at the... | By Wilder Institute | Facebook
On August 2nd, the institute announced that they collected (0.0.26) burrowing owls which are now at the center.
And the owlets are in! Our team... - Wilder Institute
On August 3rd, the institute announced that (0.0.2+?) greater sage-grouses hatched.
Welcoming more fluffballs at the Wilder... - Wilder Institute
On July 6th, the institute announced that (0.0.2) whooping cranes hatched on June 1st and June 3rd respectively. They were later named Reed and Harp.
We have fluffy arrivals at our... - Wilder Institute
Update on whooping crane chicks - they... - Wilder Institute
On August 15th, the zoo announced they acquired (0.3) slender-tailed meerkats named Kwanza, Tali, and Waasi from Zoo de Granby in Quebec which are now on exhibit. The zoo also announced that they transferred (0.4) slender-tailed meerkats to Zoo de Granby.
The Calgary Zoo - We have exciting news! Last month we...
Meerkats playing 2.mp4 | Have you met the newest members of our meerkat mob? (Try saying that three times fast!) We have recently welcomed three female slender-tailed meerkats... | By The Calgary Zoo | Facebook
On August 16th, the zoo announced they acquired (0.2) greater rheas named Chip and Dip from Parc Safari in Quebec. The zoo also announced they transferred their (1.0) greater rhea named Tatu to an unspecified facility.
The Calgary Zoo - Exciting news! We are thrilled to...
On September 5th, the zoo announced they moved the flamingos off exhibit until September 15th due to exhibit renovations.
The Calgary Zoo - All aboard! This morning, we waved...
On September 6th, the zoo announced that a (0.0.1) Humboldt penguin and a (0.0.1) king penguin hatched.
The Calgary Zoo - Exciting news! We are thrilled to...
On September 18th, the zoo announced that a (0.0.1) Hartmann's mountain zebra was born on September 15th and is now on exhibit.
The Calgary Zoo - We have some dazzling news to share!
...
The Calgary Zoo - We have some dazzling news to share!
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I do, unfortunately. While the SSP is still pushing for the swap, apparently the move is on pause for the indefinite future 
Calgary is rather attached to Nabo and is currently aiming to retain him (a new female is set to arrive spring of 2024). Apparently Kiko also has some sort of foot issue, which is making Toronto hesitant to move him (this is what I was told from the Calgary side of things, so not sure how accurate it is).
This comes from a fairly reputable source, but of course nothing is ever guaranteed. Logistically, moving fully mature adult male giraffes such as Nabo and Kiko is difficult, so I understand the hesitancy, but I still desperately hope this transfer ends up coming through one way or another. It wouldn’t be this year regardless, though :/
Calgary is rather attached to Nabo and is currently aiming to retain him (a new female is set to arrive spring of 2024). Apparently Kiko also has some sort of foot issue, which is making Toronto hesitant to move him (this is what I was told from the Calgary side of things, so not sure how accurate it is).
This comes from a fairly reputable source, but of course nothing is ever guaranteed. Logistically, moving fully mature adult male giraffes such as Nabo and Kiko is difficult, so I understand the hesitancy, but I still desperately hope this transfer ends up coming through one way or another. It wouldn’t be this year regardless, though :/
On September 21st, the institute announced that (0.0.19) greater sage grouses named Antlia, Apus, Ara, Carina, Cassiopeia, Cepheus, Dorado, Draco, Fornax, Hydra, Lyra, Musca, Norma, Orion, Pegasus, Pyxis, Serpens, and Vela hatched in 2023.
Officially welcoming our starry-eyed... - Wilder Institute
Officially welcoming our starry-eyed... - Wilder Institute
On October 1st, the zoo announced that Rafael made its public debut and is now on exhibit.
Rafael's first day outside | We recently celebrated a milestone moment in Penguin Plunge! Our juvenile Humboldt penguin, 'Rafael', ventured into the outdoor habitat with his family... | By The Calgary Zoo | Facebook
On October 5th, the institute announced that they transferred (0.0.2) whooping cranes named Harp and Reed to the International Crane Foundation in Wisconsin and were released into the wild.
Exciting news! Our Alberta-born... - Wilder Institute
Exciting news! Our Alberta-born... - Wilder Institute
On October 8th, the zoo announced that their Chilean flamingos are back on exhibit.
The Calgary Zoo - We’re feeling fabulous today– our...
On October 10th, the zoo announced that the Canadian Wilds area is now fully closed as they complete the last construction phase.
The Calgary Zoo - Area Closure Alert A reminder that the...
On October 11th, the zoo announced its gender (0.1) and name, Sariaka.
The Calgary Zoo - Exciting news! Our black-and-white...
The two Polar Bears have now arrived from the Assiniboine Park Zoo.: Polar bears arrive at Calgary Zoo | CityNews Calgary
On September 18th, the zoo announced that a (0.0.1) Hartmann's mountain zebra was born on September 15th and is now on exhibit.
The Calgary Zoo - We have some dazzling news to share!
On October 20th, the zoo announced that the zebra was sexed as (0.1), while the penguin was sexed as (1.0).
The Calgary Zoo - We have some exciting news about two of...
On October 23rd, the zoo announced that (1.1) red pandas named Sundari and Ravi will be transferred to different AZA facilities by the end of October and mid-November respectively.
The Calgary Zoo - Goodbye Calgary, hello new adventures!...
On October 26th, the zoo announced they transferred their (0.1) wood bison named Elly May to the Greater Vancouver Zoo in British Columbia in February.
The Calgary Zoo - As we prepare to welcome some iconic...
The Calgary Zoo - As we prepare to welcome some iconic...
On November 2nd, the zoo announced they opened a new garden, the "Legacy Garden" to the public, which is located in the middle of the zoo at the Dorothy Harvie Gardens.
The Calgary Zoo - As we move deeper into autumn, the...
The Calgary Zoo - As we move deeper into autumn, the...
On November 7th, the zoo announced the pandas' genders (1.1) and names, Anshu and Aahana.
The Calgary Zoo - Get red-y for some news - our red panda...
On September 18th, the zoo announced that a (0.0.1) Hartmann's mountain zebra was born on September 15th and is now on exhibit.
The Calgary Zoo - We have some dazzling news to share!
On November 8th, the zoo announced the zebra's name, Otavi.
The Calgary Zoo - Are you ready for some exciting news?...
On November 17th, the institute announced they built a new exhibit for its whooping cranes at the Archibald Biodiversity Centre.
Whooping Cranes at the Archibald Biodiversity Centre.mp4 | The whooping cranes under our care have made their move to the Archibald Biodiversity Centre, where an incredible new habitat awaits them! Designed with... | By Wilder Institute | Facebook
On November 21st, the zoo announced they acquired a (1.0) Amur tiger named Vasili from The Toronto Zoo in Ontario on November 19th and will be on exhibit in December.
The Calgary Zoo - We’re grrr-inning with excitement to...
The Calgary Zoo - We’re grrr-inning with excitement to...
Wild Canada will open at the zoo on Dec 1 at 11am. Here is a first look at whats been done to the revamped areas and the polar bear habitat.
Polar bears make a splash at Wilder Institute/Calgary Zoo's Wild Canada
Polar bears make a splash at Wilder Institute/Calgary Zoo's Wild Canada
The zoo has updated its map to include Wild Canada, which has the 'Polar Bear Sanctuary' as the popular new attraction. Several other species (River Otter, Muskox, Caribou, etc.) are now back on exhibit, but American Bison, Dall Sheep and Whooping Crane are a trio of species that are no longer at the zoo.
https://www.calgaryzoo.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Print-Map-Zoo-Map-Fall-2023.pdf
https://www.calgaryzoo.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Print-Map-Zoo-Map-Fall-2023.pdf
Whooping crane are still listed in between the moose and North American porcupine near the top of Wild Canada.
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