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North American River Otter Pups Swim for the First Time

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This YouTube video was produced by the Calgary Zoo.

Ready for a pawsome pupdate? Our North American river otters are learning to swim!

Last week, mom ‘Kate’ took her two pups for their first swim. While they were a little reluctant to get in the water at first, they soon proved to be otterly excellent swimmers!

Stop by the Brawn Family Foundation River Lodge to see them in action!

Founded in 1929, the Wilder Institute/Calgary Zoo is Canada’s most visited zoo and a cherished family destination for locals and visitors alike. Situated on 125 acres in the heart of

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Wood Bison Tree Enrichment

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This YouTube video was produced by the Calgary Zoo.

Wood you believe that a tree is an evergreen enrichment favourite? Our female Wood Bison(Bison bison athabascae) ‘Taiga’ had endless play with this tree!

Founded in 1929, the Wilder Institute/Calgary Zoo is Canada’s most visited zoo and a cherished family destination for locals and visitors alike. Situated on 125 acres in the heart of Calgary, Alberta, we are a leading international authority in wildlife conservation, committed to fighting the extinction of plants and animals across the globe. 

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A Day In The Life Of Chevron Open Minds Zoo School

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This YouTube video was produced by the Calgary Zoo.

What are we zooing today? Zoo School! We recently joined a grade 4 class that participated in our Chevron Open Minds Zoo School program to see what a day in the life as a Zoo School student is like.

Here at the zoo, we have a dedicated classrooms and Conservation Educators to support a weeklong field study that will inspire a lifelong love of wildlife and wild places. With behind-the-scenes experiences and unforgettable moments that connect and inspire, this is a learning experience that stays with your students long after … Continue