Temporary Closures: Jihad Shibley Rocky Mountain Aviary and Penguin Plunge
The Jihad Shibley Rocky Mountain Aviary is presently closed.
Why the closure? It’s nesting season for our owls! Our great grey owls, especially the younger members of our parliament, can become protective of their nests and territory during this time.
To support their natural behaviors and prioritize safety for both our birds and visitors, we’re taking a proactive step by temporarily closing the habitat. Thank you for your understanding.
Penguin Plunge (indoor) will be closed from February 20 through to May 17, 2024, while we complete upgrades to the building’s mechanical system to ensure it is in tip-top shape for the four species that call it home. Penguins will be viewable outdoors only (weather permitting). Thank you for your understanding.
Temporary Animal Viewing Impacts:
The African Rainforest Aviary will be closed on May 15 until approximately 11:30 a.m. while maintenance is performed on the pool. The rest of the African Rainforest will remain open, however visitors will need to enter and exit through the building’s main entrance doors.
Polar bears ‘Baffin’ and ‘Siku’ will not be viewable in their main habitat on May 16 for a couple of hours beginning at 12:00 p.m. while new mulch is added to their habitat. We thank you for your understanding while we add new substrate to the space for the bears to engage with and explore.
Upcoming Early Building Closure, ENMAX Conservatory: May 15
The ENMAX Conservatory will be closing at 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday, May 15th to facilitate setup for an event. Thank you for your understanding.
