Beginning May 31st, the zoo will be the temporary home of a variety of sculptures made entirely of marine debris that has been found in the ocean. Here’s your sneak peek! Learn more about Washed Ashore: bit.ly/4dqf1oZ #YourZooYYC #YYCEvents

Do you ever have a snack with a view? Our female Rocky Mountain goat ‘Hara’ took snacking to new heights! 🐐 With cloven hooves and two toes that spread wide for balance, Rocky Mountain goats are able to reach precipitous heights and scale narrow ledges. ⛰️ #YourZooYYC

Brew you want to come to Zoo Brew (18+)? 🍺 Experience the local beer scene like never before as you sip and stroll through the zoo, enjoying live music and party games. It’s going to be one un-beer-lievable night! 🍻 Get tickets: bit.ly/4j6E8PL #YourZooYYC #YYCEvents

Have you visited our Perennial Trials Garden? 🌱 While we are home to many of Alberta’s native plant species, that doesn’t mean we don’t experiment to see what more is possible! ✨ Come see what experiments have not only survived but thrived in this garden space. #YourZooYYC

🌊 Dive into art & conservation! 🐠 Starting tomorrow, Washed Ashore brings 15 marine debris sculptures to life—crafted entirely from ocean plastics! These works of art show the impact of pollution & inspire us all to protect our oceans. 📰: bit.ly/3FwaUeK #YourZooYYC

Moms need play, too! 🥰 Our dedicated Animal Care, Health & Welfare team always puts together creative enrichment for our wood bison, and this tube feeder proved to be a hit with mom ‘Taiga’. Stop by to see her and her calf in #WildCanadaYYC! 🦬 #YourZooYYC #BouncingBabyBison

Our Turkmenian markhor sisters are celebrating birthdays! ‘Cy’ (left) and ‘Phoenix’ (right) are five today! 🎉 This species finds most of their food by grazing, but in winter they may turn to browsing, standing up on their hind legs to reach tree leaves! 🌳 #YourZooYYC

Our female hippo ‘Sparky’ is 38 today! 🥳 Did you know that hippos outweigh giraffes? ⚖️ Adult males hippos weigh between 1,600 and 4,500 kilograms, while adult females weigh between 1,300 and 1,500 kilograms. That’s a whole lot of hippo! 🦛 #YourZooYYC

It's #WorldParrotDay! 🦜 We are home to Alexandrine parakeet ‘Newman’. Parakeets are members of the parrot family (Psittacidae). While parakeet is not a taxonomic term, it is used to refer to species distinguished by their smaller size, slender build, and long tail. #YourZooYYC

We've got big news! 🎉 Late yesterday afternoon, wood bison 'Keewatin' welcomed a new calf into the world. 🦬 At just one day old, the calf is already showing encouraging early signs like nursing and growing steadier on its feet. 🧡 #YourZooYYC #BouncingBabyBison

We’re hooting in excitement – our snowy owl ‘Jon Snowy’ is 14 today! 🎊 Did you know that unlike most owl species, snowy owls prefer to be active during the daytime? Particularly during the summertime, snowy owls are most active at dawn and dusk! ☀️ #YourZooYYC

There’s a big birthday to celebrate in #WildCanadaYYC – female muskox ‘Tilly’ has hit double digits! 🎉 This species is heterothermic, meaning they can shut down thermal regulation to body parts like lower limbs to reduce heat loss. 🌡️ #YourZooYYC

🌈 Happy #PrideMonth from all of us at the Wilder Institute/Calgary Zoo! 🏳️‍🌈 We’re proud to stand with the 2SLGBTQIA+ community and recognize the strength of our diverse experiences. Let’s continue to champion diversity and acceptance together. Happy #Pride! #YourZooYYC

It’s a dino-mite day – it's #DinosaurDay! 🦕 Whether you’re enjoying the Dino Dig or trying out your best roar, you’re sure to have a pter-iffic time visiting Prehistoric Park today! 🦖 #YourZooYYC

From June 2-8, seniors (60+) who show valid ID upon arrival at the zoo's North Gate entrance will receive a 20% discount on their admission. This is a ‘show & save’ discount. Tickets cannot be purchased online in advance and are valid for a same-day visit only. #YourZooYYC

It's #MuseumWeek! 🙌 #DYK we're officially recognized by the Alberta Museums Association’s Recognized Museum Program (RMP)? We’re deeply committed to education, preservation, and community engagement – all while meeting the RMP’s high standards for museum practice. #YourZooYYC

Do you ever have your snacks in a unique spot? Our dedicated Animal Care, Health & Welfare team recently placed fish in a hanging barrel for our North American river otters – it made for a pawfect perch! 🐟 #YourZooYYC #Enrichment

Join us for the Grazers Dining Series on June 13. You'll dine on a four-course meal featuring zoo-grown produce, making for a truly zoo-nique experience, and hear from special guest Katharine Varzé, Manager of Horticulture – Botanical. 🥬 🎟️: bit.ly/3He64Dm #YourZooYYC

Calling all young conservationists! 🌿 Do you know a passionate teen aged 14–17 who’s eager to make a difference for wildlife and wild places? The Conservation Champions Club is now accepting applications! Applications close August 4th: bit.ly/3wFGa6t #YourZooYYC