Wilder Institute

• Calgary Zoo set to debut Wild Canada section complete with polar bears

  A new section of the Wilder Institute/Calgary Zoo will open to the public on Friday and will include the debut of two polar bears who recently arrived from a zoo in Manitoba.

  Canada

  Nov 30, 2023
  
• Calgary Zoo’s African lion dies during recovery from veterinary exam

  The Wilder Institute/Calgary Zoo is mourning the loss of Aslan, the 12-year-old African lion who died Monday while recovering from a veterinary exam.

  Environment

  Aug 1, 2023
  
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• Manitoba polar bears to teach Calgary zoo patrons climate change awareness

  Winnipeg's zoo is currently home to nine polar bears, and Baffin and Siku were chosen for the move to Calgary based on their personalities and roles within the group dynamic.

  Environment

  Jul 27, 2023
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• More marmots! New Calgary conservation facility finds breeding success

  A new captive breeding facility near Calgary has reaped rewards as 14 Vancouver Island Marmot pups were recently born.

  Canada

  Jun 29, 2023
• Death of Emara, beloved giraffe, confirmed as ‘tragic accident’: Calgary Zoo

  Emara the 12-year-old giraffe’s death has been confirmed as a 'tragic accident' by the Calgary Zoo. 'Our entire zoo family is still mourning this sudden and tragic loss.'

  Canada

  May 29, 2023
• Critically endangered lemur born at Calgary Zoo

  The black-and-white ruffed lemur is registered among the 25 most endangered primates in the world, due mostly to habitat loss and hunting.

  Canada

  May 11, 2023
• Calgary zoo animals get first dose of COVID-19 vaccine

  The Wilder Institute/Calgary Zoo said it received vaccinations this week and began inoculating some of their furry inhabitants.

  Canada

  Apr 7, 2022