Animal Viewing Impact Alert 📢 Our black bears will be intermittently off-view between Tuesday, October 6, and Friday, October 23, as shingles are replaced on the viewing areas. Thank you for your understanding. 🐻 #YourZooYYC

Does our male grizzly bear Fitz have what it takes to win the #ChonkyBearChallenge? 👑 At one year old, Fitz hasn't yet reached his adult size, but he's certainly putting on the pounds during this period of hyperphagia. Could this yearling be the chonkiest? ⚖️ #YourZooYYC

The holidays are for feasting, but you better book fast for our corporate events! 🍽️ With mouthwatering creations from our award-winning Catering team, we're ready to treat your team to something special. Book now: bit.ly/3IKX5XZ #YourZooYYC

Hey @TourismCalgary, we think we found Calgary's next top model. 😍 With big city views in the habitat background, we love visiting our bighorn sheep Amelia. Stop by to see her in #WildCanadaYYC on your next visit! 🐑 #YourZooYYC

There’s no feeling more delicious after a nap than a good stretch – our male polar bear Yellé had such a good stretch, it looks like he was relaxed enough to start a second nap! 😍 #YourZooYYC

The #ChonkyBearChallenge begins! 👏 Today's chonky contestant is our female black bear Teslin, who is becoming a perfect sphere – but does she have what it takes to take the crown? 👑 Stay tuned for our next contestant tomorrow! 🐻 #YourZooYYC

Our 12-year-old male Komodo dragon Thorn is moving to another AZA-accredited institution as part of a recommendation for our resident Komodo dragons. October 22, will be the last opportunity to see Thorn, so make sure to stop by to wish him well! 👋 #YourZooYYC

It's a #MeerkatMonday! 🐾 With their pointed muzzles, slender-tailed meerkats can easily sniff out food and predators thanks to their strong sense of smell. Even so, did you know that they rely more on their sharp eyesight? 👀 #YourZooYYC

Tomorrow, we're kicking off the #ChonkyBearChallenge, and checking out how our chonky queen is doing. 👑 While we miss our former resident black bear Manuka, we're thrilled that she is doing well at her new home at @zoostfelicien! 📸 Zoo Sauvage de Saint-Félicien #YourZooYYC

We love seeing our prickle of African crested porcupines having a group cuddle! 🥰 Stop by to visit them in the African Savannah Building! 🦔 #YourZooYYC

We're back at @werklundcentre for the 2026/2027 @NatGeoLive events! Join us for Lisa Briggs: A Pirate's Life. 🏴‍☠️ Our Conservation Education team will bring biofacts sponsored by @conocophillips. 🎟️ bit.ly/4jknjE5 #YourZooYYC instagram.com/explore/tags/y…

Our male northern rockhopper Axle is 22 today! 🥳 Northern rockhopper penguins are native to subantarctic islands. Here, the climate is more temperate than what our king and gentoo penguins experience in the wild, so northern rockhoppers nest on grassy tussocks. 🌿 #YourZooYYC

Are you red-y for all the fun at ZooBOO? 🎃 On Saturday, October 31 and Sunday, November 1, join us for tons of family-friendly fun at the zoo. All ZooBOO events and activities are included in tickets/memberships. Learn more: bit.ly/4xV3APF #YourZooYYC #YYCEvents

Red-y or not, here we come! 🥰 Over the last few days, we’ve loved seeing our trio of female red panda cubs explore the outdoor habitat. Stop by #ImagineAsiaYYC when you visit this weekend! 🐾 #YourZooYYC

Have you ever wondered what it's like to work at the Wilder Institute's Calgary Zoo? Join us for a day in the life of Jethro, an intern on our Finance team! Interested in working with us? Check out open positions: bit.ly/4rV8EQR #YourZooYYC #WilderTogether

Stand up if you think planning your zoo visit ahead of time is a great way to save! 🐾 Booking your ticket ahead of time helps you save on your daily admission ticket. Book now with the link: bit.ly/3sXlQM9 #YourZooYYC

Our male grizzly cub Turner has something (n)ice to dig in! 🧊 Our care team filled this tub with ice and a variety of snacks for this growing bear’s enrichment. Ice provided a new challenge for digging but our determined cub made quick work of it! 🐾 #YourZooYYC

Komodo dragons have armour-like skin that is embedded with bony plates known as osteoderms. 🦴 This tough skin protects them, but it still goes through wear and tear, so they shed to reveal new skin. Stop by PETRONAS Gateway to Asia to see the transformation! 🐊 #YourZooYYC

Do you want to do more to protect the natural world? Become a Wildlife Guardian! Take your passion for wildlife and wild places to the next level with a membership that lets you zoo more. 💚 Become a Wildlife Guardian: bit.ly/4ezdv6W #YourZooYYC