Calgary Zoo - Calgary, AB - Zoos on Waymarking.com

Over its 76 year history, the Calgary Zoo has experienced a lot of change. Like most North American zoos, it has evolved from a simple menagerie whose role was solely to display animals, into a conservation centre that inspires and educates people about wildlife, ecosystems and the importance of taking personal action to protect species and spaces.

In 2005, the Zoo advanced its part in the lives of visitors, with milestones and achievements on several fronts including:
• Visitation of more than 1.1 million
• Best Zoolights in the event’s history with more than 136,384 visitors taking part during the Christmas season
• Continued evolution of the animal collection including the addition of African wild dogs, a male giraffe, a female red panda and more
• Strong and vibrant education programs serving more than 371,000 people
• A growing seniors’ program
• Continued strength in conservation outreach and conservation research initiatives

Project Discovery, estimated to cost $120 million dollars to construct, is the next major step that the zoo will take towards its goals. It will transform the Calgary Zoo into one of the best zoos in the world. Scheduled for completion in 2010, Project Discovery includes a newly renovated Conservatory, an upgraded elephant facility and two polar exhibits – Antarctic Landing and Arctic Shores.

Conservation Education
Learning inspires action. That's why education is such an important part of the Calgary Zoo's conservation strategy. When people are open to learning, they share the messages of conservation and scientific study.

That is also why the Zoo offers such a wide variety of educational programming in "Our Living Classroom"™. Children can experience the Zoo and its message of conservation in school programs and summer camps. Adults can take advantage of continuing education opportunities in natural history, horticulture and conservation biology. Families can join in on special family programs such as the Nature Tales interpretive program offered free every summer with Zoo admission.

Conservation Outreach
The Conservation Outreach Department, is responsible for the Calgary Zoo's external conservation projects, eco-tour programs, sister zoo relationships, and public and media conservation presentations.

Each year, the Calgary Zoo Conservation Fund supports at least a dozen conservation projects, many relevant to species housed at the Calgary Zoo. Some projects are close to home and many more are overseas, supporting conservation efforts in countries that cannot afford the work required, but contain extraordinary biodiversity. In these regions, the Canadian dollar can have incredible power!

The Centre for Conservation Research Science Saving Species
Many environmental problems threaten the world's species and ecosystems. The Calgary Zoo's Centre for Conservation Research searches for solutions to these problems by conducting innovative science both in zoos and in the wild.

Launched in 2003, the Centre for Conservation Research focuses on reintroduction research, wildlife ecology and health and international training. Working with the Universities of Calgary and Oxford, undergraduate, graduate and post-doctoral researchers at the Centre for Conservation Research develop solutions for environmental problems facing endangered species and ecosystems. These solutions are then put into action through partnerships with species recovery teams, industry, government agencies and other conservation organizations.

Zoo Website address: [Web Link] Admission Cost: 16.00 (listed in local currency)

Visit Instructions:
Please tell us a story about your visit to the zoo and the date of your visit. Additional photos, especially animals, are appreciated, but not required.

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