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Around the Zoo in 30 Tastes The Calgary Zoo 2013-07-18 | Video of the Around the Zoo in 30 Tastes event, showcasing how the Calgary Zoo and our partners can provide you with the perfect venue for your next event.
Watch the First Penguin Chick hatch at Penguin Plunge Exhibit! The Calgary Zoo 2013-07-15 | Gentoo penguin pair Giselle and Lachlan welcome their new chick, hatched July 7th. The egg was laid on May 31st by 2- year old Giselle, and was successfully incubated by both parents, who took turns with the egg for 37 days!
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The Calgary Zoo 20-Year Master Plan Video The Calgary Zoo 2013-04-29 | The Calgary Zoo launched its Master Plan with a video featuring a day in the life at the zoo! The video takes you on an adventure from the Guest Relations staff that care for our visitors, to the keepers and veterinarians that care for the animals all the way to the continent of Africa where our Wechiau Hippo Sanctuary, an award winning community based conservation initiative, thrives.
The Calgary Zoo Announces 20 - Year Master Plan The Calgary Zoo 2013-04-25 | The Calgary Zoo today unveiled a long-term development plan that over the next 20 years will dramatically transform the landscape and philosophical focus of Alberta's oldest charity and Calgary's biggest tourist attraction."Twenty years from now, the Calgary Zoo will bear little resemblance to the zoo today," said Dr. Clement Lanthier, zoo president and CEO. "There is no doubt that this is the most ambitious redevelopment plan in the zoo's 84-year history and it will solidify the Calgary Zoo as Canada's leader in conservation. We intend to build a zoo that will lead the world in animal welfare while immersing our guests in experiences that will inspire a new appreciation for wildlife and wild places."In the first phase, which spans the next five years leading up to the arrival of two giant pandas in 2018, the zoo will spend $162 million on at least 36 projects that will set a new standard for animal enclosures and create new ways for guests to connect with and learn about nature."In developing this plan, we took a hard look at the role of modern zoos to see how the Calgary Zoo can best serve the conservation needs of the future," said Lanthier. "Because one in seven endangered species are now in the care of zoos, today's zoos can well be compared to Noah's Ark -- we are part of a global network of conservation organizations to preserve species in the wild using all the means at our disposal including captive breeding, reintroduction and education."One of the important considerations for the next five years is preparing for the arrival of giant pandas in 2018, including renovating the space currently used by the zoo's elephants which will be relocated within the next year. That space will be repurposed for a new species, still to be finalized, on an interim basis and then prepared for the giant pandas. Given the impact of the giant panda visit in 1988 when zoo attendance almost doubled, Lanthier says the Calgary Zoo expects the five-year stay this time will give tourism a significant boost. About 50 per cent of the zoo's visitors come from out-of-town, making the Calgary Zoo both the most visited zoo in Canada and Calgary's most visited tourist attraction.Other highlights of Phase I include a fully-immersive lemur exhibit, an interactive African village in Destination Africa and taking the first steps in phasing out the Prehistoric Park to make room for an expansive new home for endangered Japanese snow monkeys and a new species native to China and northern India, takin.The $162 million in Phase I development will generate an economic impact of $363 million, according to an independent study produced by Grant Thornton.The second phase of development spans approximately 15 years and will see a complete revamp of the island's west end. The final sections of the Prehistoric Park will retire to make way for a large new tiger habitat and a 65,000-square-foot immersive Tropical House will complete the area. Additional new exhibits and upgrades will be completed in Destination Africa, orangutans will replace giant pandas, and finally the complete rebuild of the Canadian Wilds will be undertaken which ultimately sees the return of the iconic polar bear and seals.Lanthier explained that the innovative rebuild of the Canadian Wilds to create In the Company of Bears will increase the focus on all native bear species and help guests appreciate the important role each species plays in maintaining our own fragile Canadian ecosystem. The 21-acre area of the zoo will be redesigned to create three flexible habitats that meet the needs of the bears while at the same time providing a memorable experience designed to showcase the rugged Canadian wilderness."Polar bears are an important part of our Canadian landscape -- they are iconic and majestic -- but the sad reality is that they are facing huge environmental challenges," explained Lanthier. "All indications from international experts are that within 10 to 20 years there will be a great need for institutions like the Calgary Zoo to tell the story of the polar bear and help preserve them in sufficient numbers to ensure genetic diversity until we can find the solutions to those challenges. As one of the largest zoos in Canada and arguably one of the most ideally situated in the world in terms of climate for polar bears, we must be prepared to help.""We are confident that when the Calgary Zoo reaches its 100th Anniversary in 2029, we will be a world leader for our animal welfare and conservation practices," Lanthier concluded. "We will have played a major role in inspiring change -- meaningful change -- in our community, in our nation and in the world."
Four Red River Hoglets Make Their Debut at The Calgary Zoo The Calgary Zoo 2013-04-16 | We are extremely pleased to welcome four adorable new residents to the Savannah building. The red river hoglets were born early Friday morning, April 12th, much to the delight of zoo staff.Four just may be a lucky number for new mom Ine as her name means four in Swahili. This is her second litter and the fifth litter of red river hogs for the Calgary Zoo since their arrival in 2008.Red river hogs are native to West and Central sub Saharan Africa and Northern South Africa and Madagascar.
Three Amur Tigers Celebrate their first Birthday at the Calgary Zoo The Calgary Zoo 2013-03-30 | Our three Amur tiger cubs Kira, Samkha and Vasili celebrated their birthdays on March 30, 2012 to mom, Katja and dad, Baikal. To mark the special occasion we threw them a party. They received an enrichment item made especially for their special day made out of paper maché with a hidden tiger-terrific treat inside and shaped to look like a three-tiered birthday cake.Enrichment items are an important part of the tiger cubs' development and growth -- as they are for all the zoo's animals. They offer variety, interest and provide stimulation to help encourage natural behaviours.It is estimated that there are only 350 to 400 Amur tigers left in the wild. These three cubs represent about one per cent of the entire wild population.
Forget Clowns Invite a Giraffe to your next Birthday Party at the Calgary Zoo The Calgary Zoo 2013-03-27 | The Calgary Zoo is the perfect place for your child's next birthday party! Specialized birthdays have been designed for pre-school aged children and school aged children. Visit calgaryzoo.com/birthday for more information or call (403) 232-9353 to book.
The Cutest Charity Walk on the Planet - Arthur - The Peacekeeper The Calgary Zoo 2013-02-20 | Meet Arthur, "The Peacekeeper!" Arthur is walking to raise awareness and $2,000 for penguin conservation! http://ow.ly/hKJLvUnlike his namesake, this king is not interested in conflict. At almost 11 years old, he would rather spend his energy tobogganing down hills on his tummy! Arthur loves walks, and is determined to reach his fundraising goal to help penguins in the wild.►Learn how you can help http://ow.ly/hKJLv
The Cutest Charity Walk on the Planet - Solomon - The Introvert The Calgary Zoo 2013-02-20 | Time to meet our next walker, Solomon!! King Solomon is the most easygoing member of the colony. But every so often, he likes to let loose with a big belly flop into the water! Soloman is walking to raise $3,000 for penguin conservation!► Help Solomon reach his goal by visiting http://ow.ly/hKJLv
The Cutest Charity Walk on the Planet - Caesar The Aristocrat The Calgary Zoo 2013-02-15 | CHEER ON CAESAR!! WADDLE-CAESAR-WADDLE!!Caesar is waddling to raise $3,000 for penguin conservation! Caesar is known as "The Aristocrat," and enjoys being surrounded by his subjects. Help him support his family in the wild by donating here ► http://ow.ly/hKJLv Sharing this message helps too!
The Cutest Charity Walk on the Planet - Grace The Sweetheart The Calgary Zoo 2013-02-12 | "Meet Grace, one of our 8 king penguins! Grace and her royal friends are also helping to raise funds and awareness for their wild counterparts. Penguins globally are declining in number. You can help by donating to the walk!"
The Cutest Charity Walk on the Planet - HeraThe Grouch The Calgary Zoo 2013-02-07 | HERA THE PENGUIN NEEDS YOUR HELPHera - "The Grouch" is waddling to raise $2,000 for penguin conservation. Please help her reach this goal donating $2,$5,$20, or more by visiting ►►► facebook.com/thecalgaryzoo/app_18015191938Did you know?Globally, penguins are on the decline. The Calgary Zoo is reaching out to the community to help raise money to support penguin conservation. Learn more about the projects we support by visiting http://ow.ly/hvHq2
The Cutest Charity Walk on the Planet - Diana The Princess The Calgary Zoo 2013-02-01 | Diana "The Princess" is walking to raise awareness and money for penguin conservation! ►Learn how you can help facebook.com/thecalgaryzoo/app_18015191938
King Penguin Walkabout The Calgary Zoo 2013-01-12 | The king penguins at the Calgary Zoo go for their first public walkabout on the zoo grounds, January 11, 2013.
The New Year begins with a ROAR! at the Calgary Zoo The Calgary Zoo 2013-01-03 | With the winter weather now a little more balmy, the Calgary Zoo is delighted to be able to introduce Calgarians to African lions Baruti and Aslan! Born at the Smithsonian National Zoo in Washington, D.C. on September 22, 2010, the two young males arrived in Calgary in late July 2012. After completing the required quarantine period, a slow introduction process commenced. Aslan and Baruti are now settling well into their new home and getting to know their new roommates, two older female lions, Tisha and Mbira."We are excited for visitors to have an opportunity to finally meet our new additions to the African Savannah. These two boys have very high genetic value in the captive population," said Jamie Dorgan, area curator. "They are of the lion subspecies krugeri (Panthera leo krugeri) and since their parents are directly from South Africa they are considered founders in the Species Survival Program and North American population."With the advanced age of the zoo's two female lions (17) and the relative immaturity of the two-year old males, there are no breeding plans at this time. Eventually, however, it is anticipated that the Species Survival Plan will recommend transferring several appropriate breeding-age females to Calgary to be paired with Aslan and Baruti. African lions are classified as 'vulnerable' by the International Union for the Conservation of Nature.
Calgary Zoos Zoolights is back! The Calgary Zoo 2012-11-30 | Calgary's Favourite Holiday tradition is here! Bring your loved ones down to the zoo for Zoolights, and experience 1.5 million lights, displays and activities!Talk to Santa live from the North Pole, make a wish on our wishing tree, warm up by a fire, or get active and play snow pitch, slide down our special holiday slides, build an igloo, or jump in the hay!There are so many things you can do at Zoolights, and it's for all ages!So what are you waiting for? Buddle up the family, and head on down for a magical evening tonight!Zoolights runs now until January 5 from 6-9pm nightly.►Tickets are on sale now at http://ow.ly/fICzr , or call 403-232-9300.
Calgary Zoo Grey Cup Challenge Response 2012 The Calgary Zoo 2012-11-26 | Calgary Zoo President and CEO Clement Lanthier cleaning the penguin enclosure after the Stampeders lost the Grey Cup to the Argonauts.
Gorilla Run 2012 Calgary Zoo The Calgary Zoo 2012-11-22 | Promotional video for the annual Calgary Gorilla Run, part of which utilizes the pathways of the Calgary Zoo.
Calgary Zoo Grey Cup Bet Response The Calgary Zoo 2012-11-21 | It's on! Toronto Zoo CEO, John Tracogna issued a challenge to Calgary Zoo CEO Dr. Clément Lanthier today -- the losing city's zoo CEO will wear the competition's jersey and thoroughly clean out an animal enclosure
A Birthday Party Fit for a Ghost at The Calgary Zoo! The Calgary Zoo 2012-10-31 | In true Halloween fashion, our recently arrived hippo, Ghost, celebrated hisbirthday party with pumpkins and other hip-popular treats on Wednesday,October 31st. Born on October 31, 2006 in Granby, Quebec, and arriving inCalgary on September 23, the aptly named hippo has completed his requiredquarantine and settled into his new home remarkably well. http://www.calgaryzoo.comStay Connected:http://facebook.com/thecalgaryzoo
Its time to say BOO! at The Calgary Zoo The Calgary Zoo 2012-10-26 | We thought the zoo's animals should enjoy some Halloween fun on Sunday, October 28 too!Enrichment is a regular part of animal care each day at the zoo, but holidays provide zookeepers with a chance to get creative and work with the theme surrounding each holiday. Area curator, Dr. Malu Celli explains, "Every day zookeepers are challenged to find new ways to provide enrichment to the animals in their care. Halloween pumpkins provide a unique enrichment opportunity because some animals like to play with them and some like to eat them so we've planned a full-day of enrichment activities using them." "We're proud to provide the Zoo with these pumpkins for their enrichment activities" says Sarah Boutron, events and promotions manager for Calgary Co-op. The local grocer generously donated approximately 100 pumpkins for the event. The schedule for Sunday's pumpkin enrichment activities are:Lions (Savannah) 9:00 am (outdoors)Rocky Mountain Aviary (Canadian Wilds) 9:00 am (outdoors)Canadian Wilds Hoofstock 9:00 am (outdoors)Gorillas (Rainforest) 9:15 am (indoors)Meerkats (Savannah) 10:00 am (indoors)Bats (Rainforest) 10:30 am (indoors)Penguins (Penguin Plunge) 10:45 am (indoors)Wolves (Canadian Wilds) 11:00 am (outdoors)Red River Hogs (Savannah) 11:00 am (in/out)Hooded Vulture (Savannah) 11:00 am (indoors)Macaques (Eurasia) 11:30 am (outdoors)Giraffe (Savannah) 11:30 am (indoors)Snakes (Savannah) 12:00 pm (indoors)Tigers (Eurasia) 12:30 pm (outdoors)Bears (Canadian Wilds) 1:00 pm (outdoors)Alpacas (near Kitamba Café) 1:30 pm (outdoors)Fallow Deer (Eurasia) 1:30 pm (outdoors)Cougars (Canadian Wilds) 2:00 pm (outdoors)Gibbons or deBrazzas (South America) 2:30 pm (in/out)Bring your camera and join the Boo Daytime fun and see what the animals do with their pumpkins!
The Calgary Zoo Welcomes its new Hippo The Calgary Zoo 2012-09-27 | The Calgary Zoo is delighted to announce the arrival of a 6-year-old river hippopotamus from the Granby Zoo in Quebec on Monday, September 24th. Although his official Calgary Zoo name is still under discussion, since this young hippo was born on October 31, 2006 at the Granby Zoo, he was affectionately nicknamed "Ghost" before his arrival.
The Calgary Zoos King Penguin Lays First Egg The Calgary Zoo 2012-09-21 | Thursday, September 20, 2012 at approximately 11:30 am, our somewhat famous splashing King penguin, Asa, laid the Calgary Zoo's first penguin egg!
The Calgary Zoos Gorillas Entertained by Caterpillar The Calgary Zoo 2012-09-14 | The Calgary Zoo's Gorillas take a inquisitive interest in a Caterpillar that was making a trip across a door in their enclosure.
The Calgary Zoo Conservation Through Visitor Education The Calgary Zoo 2012-09-05 | One of the ways the Calgary Zoological Society's conservation efforts creates hope for nature is through education.Speaking with thousands of zoo visitors each year, the Calgary Zoo delivers the message of nature appreciation, inspiration and conservation.
The Calgary Zoo Conservation Through Community Outreach The Calgary Zoo 2012-09-05 | One of the ways the Calgary Zoological Society's conservation efforts creates hope for nature is through community outreach by investing in communities who live side-by-side with endangered species.
The Calgary Zoo Conservation Through Science The Calgary Zoo 2012-09-05 | One of the ways the The Calgary Zoological Society's conservation efforts creates hope for nature is through science. By conducting field research in collaboration with their supporters, the Calgary zoo answers questions about how endangered species can be saved.
The Calgary Zoo Welcomes our new Red Panda Cub! The Calgary Zoo 2012-09-04 | On June 11, 2012, the Calgary Zoo welcomed a red panda cub into the world to parents Malikha and Zeyar. The sex of the cub is still unknown as it is being raised by mother Malikha and has yet to be examined by zoo staff. It is anticipated that the cub will be ready to meet the public sometime this September! Red pandas are an endangered species managed through a Species Survival Plan.
Little known problems concerning caribou The Calgary Zoo 2012-08-21 | Kevin Strange, Head of Conservation Outreach, reveals little known problems concerning caribou.
Saving the whooping crane from extinction The Calgary Zoo 2012-08-21 | Dwight Knapik talks about how the Devonian Wildlife Conservation Centre helped whooping cranes back from the brink of extinction.
Major challenges for northern leopard frogs The Calgary Zoo 2012-08-21 | Endangered species researcher Breana Jones talks about issues regarding northern leopard frogs.
Disappearance of the swift fox The Calgary Zoo 2012-08-21 | Introduction to this video series and Dr. Axel Moehrenschlager discusses the disappearance of the swift fox from and reintroduction to the Canadian Prairie.
Grizzly Bears and Humans - Myth vs Fact The Calgary Zoo 2012-08-21 | Dr. Steve Herrero discusses grizzly bears. Grizzly Myth vs. Facts are discussed.
Recycle your cell phone, help a gorilla The Calgary Zoo 2012-08-21 | How recycling your cell phone can help gorillas in the wild .
Calgary Zoo helping animals and people in northern Kenya The Calgary Zoo 2012-08-21 | How the Calgary Zoological Society's Conservation Fund is helping the animals and people of northern Kenya.
Calgary Zoos participation in conservation and species survival The Calgary Zoo 2012-08-21 | How the Calgary Zoo participates in conservation initiatives and species survival.
Calgary Zoo Tiger Cubs vs. A Ball The Calgary Zoo 2012-08-20 | The Calgary Zoo's Tiger cubs were given a new enrichment toy by the keepers, a blue ball. The cubs and even their mother spent a lot of time and energy trying to take down the durable ball. Watch to see who was victorious.
Tiger Cub Enrichment at The Calgary Zoo The Calgary Zoo 2012-07-27 | Zoo Camp kids provide the tiger keeper with some "deer" shaped crafts they constructed out of used camel browse and hair. These types of items are known as enrichment toys, used to provide our animal residents with recreation and pleasure and encourage natural behaviours.Global Tiger Day is July 29th! Please 'like' the Tiger Species Survival Plan's @Tiger Conservation Campaign and check out their website, www.mnzoo.org/tigerssp/campaign. Together we can secure a future for this amazing endangered species!
The Calgary Zoos Tiger Cubs Have Names The Calgary Zoo 2012-06-22 | The Calgary Zoo would like to thank the community for their participation in our baby tiger naming contest, launched on our website and Facebook page June 11th. Entrants were able to vote for the names of their choice for the two male cubs. Possible names were chosen by keepers from zoo staff and volunteer submissions with each name having a significant meaning or link to their Russian heritage. All entrants were given a free fountain drink at the zoo, and their names all went into a grand prize draw for a large stuffed tiger plush and a family pack of four zoo day passes.The winning names are:Samkha -- the syllables are the reverse of the cub's grandfather's name, Khasam, a long-time and well-loved zoo resident; means "sacred" in several areas of India.Vasili -- means "royal or "kingly" in RussianThe young female cub has yet to be named by the generous sponsor who purchased the right at our Tusks & Tails fundraising event.The cubs are still venturing outside on their own schedule, often early morning or late afternoon. Many visitors have been fortunate enough to see them but it will still be awhile before they are out regularly.Vasili -- "royal"or "kingly"The young female cub has yet to be named by the generous sponsor who purchased the right at our Tusks & Tails fundraising event. The cubs are still venturing outside on their own schedule, often early morning or late afternoon. Many visitors have been fortunate enough to see them but it will still be awhile before they are out regularly.
Tiger Cub Vaccinations at The Calgary Zoo The Calgary Zoo 2012-06-07 | It's a girl -- and two boys!The zoo's three adorable -- hissing and spitting -- 8-week-old tiger cubs received their first set of vaccinations early this morning. This is the first time that animal care staff has been in direct contact with the cubs and were able to finally determine gender of the three little striped fur balls. There is one emale cub and two males; each weighs between 8 and 8.9 kgs.
Newest Footage of Baby Amur Tiger Cubs at The Calgary Zoo The Calgary Zoo 2012-04-23 | We are delighted to advise that they are continuing to grow and develop as they should under the great care that is being provided by their mother Katja. Please see the attached video b-roll clips and still images taken from the den box camera footage taken Friday, April 20. ENJOY!
New Footage of Baby Amur Tiger Cubs at The Calgary Zoo The Calgary Zoo 2012-04-12 | We have some new footage of our baby Amur tiger cubs, growing steadily and now opening their eyes! Again, they won't be out for the public until sometime in June.
TIGER CUBS BORN AT THE CALGARY ZOO UPDATE The Calgary Zoo 2012-04-03 | Katja and her three cubs continue to do well and our animal care team advises that they are seeing the cubs and mom settling in well to a routine of nursing and resting.
