Life advice from Mokey: when life gives you flowers… eat them! 🌼🍴
#hyrax #bushhyrax
Nothing like a little red panda ASMR to ease into the weekend 💕
📹: Zookeeper Keana!
2024 was more than just the moments—it was all of YOU who made it unforgettable. 🐾❤️ Here’s to the animals, the laughter, and every staff member, visitor, and volunteer who joined in on the adventure! 🌟
It’s International Sloth Day, and we have some incredible news for sloth lovers! 🦥 This year we’re celebrating Luna and BB Cop in a BIG way—our two-toed sloths are getting a serious upgrade!
Their new, purpose-built habitat located in the Saito Centre is underway, and it’s not just a change in scenery—it’s a complete transformation! Moving from their current nocturnal setup, they’ll soon be soaking up the sun in a new day-active environment where you’ll get to see them like never before—literally and figuratively!
This new habitat is designed with sloth luxury in mind. 🌿 Equipped with solar tubes and UV lighting to replicate sunlight, a built-in misting system to keep things cool and humid (perfect for our rainforest friends), and live plants to mimic their native habitat, it’s the ultimate sloth sanctuary.
But that’s not all—Luna and BB Cop will be sharing this space with a few new species, creating a more immersive experience for both them and you! 👀 As we continue to build this dream space for our sloths, feel free to stop by the Saito Centre over the coming months to check out the habitat’s progress. It’s an exciting journey, and we can’t wait for you to see them in their new home! 🌳☀️
Guess you could say that Ukpik is HOOT to go 😏
Guess you could say that Ukpik is HOOT to go 😏
It’s Chewsday, innit? 🥸 Meet Cactus, our adorable prehensile-tailed porcupine, who’s celebrating World Porcupine Day in the best way possible—with a tasty snack!
Did you know that, like all rodents, a porcupine’s incisors never stop growing? 🦷🪥 That means that Cactus has to keep those pearly (or should we say, orange) chompers in check by constantly gnawing. Her iron-rich enamel gives her teeth that unique hue, making them stronger and more colorful than ours. How cool is that? 💪🍴
#animals #porcupine #cuteanimals #yegzoo #buildingourzoo #zoo
Our majestic Amur tiger, Taiga, celebrated her 16th birthday in true Swiftie style yesterday! 🥳
To mark this special milestone, her amazing zookeepers went all out and crafted a giant Eras Tour-themed ice cake for her that was loaded with her favorite snacks. 🍰 And check out that adorable banner—handmade by the talented kids in the 100 Voices class! 🖍️🎨
Watch as Taiga enjoys her epic birthday surprise and give her some birthday love! Happy sweet 16 Taiga! 🥳🐅
#zoo #tiger #bigcat #catsofinstagram #animals #buildingourzoo #vzds #enrichment #yegzoo
Today, in conjunction with the World Species Congress and our partners, the Edmonton Valley Zoo is proud to announce that we have pledged to “Reverse the Red" on Canada’s endangered Rocky Mountain Northern Leopard Frog. This means that we are committing to reversing the decline of the Rocky Mountain Northern Leopard Frog by the year 2030!
Reverse the Red is a global movement that ignites strategic cooperation and action to ensure the survival of wild species and ecosystems. Check out this video for details on the zoo’s commitment to add to the collective conservation efforts made by Zoos around the world to accelerate positive impact for global endangered species conservation.
Step aside Sinatra, today isn’t just any ordinary day—it’s Peach’s 13th hatch day, and our #yegzoo ring-necked dove is hitting all the right notes as he serenades his way into our hearts! 🎶🕊️
As our resident crooner, Peach often steals the spotlight as the more outspoken and affectionate of our doves. 💕 When he’s not busy serenading his adoring zookeepers with love songs, you can bet Peach is nestled away in his favourite cozy spot. 🏡✨
Please join us in making some noise and celebrating Peach on his special day! 👏 Here’s to many more years of serenades and sweet moments with the Dean Martin of our dove duo! 🎉🎂
#dove #bird #buildingourzoo #vzds #birdsofinstagram #wildlife #animals #zoo
As the #MetGala unfolds tonight in a whirlwind of couture and creativity, we’re flipping the script and diving into our own “Garden of Time” with our Florida Kingsnake, Orlie, as she explores the #yegzoo enrichment garden! 🐍
Beyond its Instagram-worthy allure, this sensory-rich environment provides essential enrichment for Orlie, and a world of discovery for many of our other animal residents as well! 🌟🐾
The garden’s diverse scents stimulate Orlie’s olfactory senses, inviting her to explore beyond sight and immerse herself in the earthiness of the soil, the freshness of herbs, and the sweetness of blooming flowers. 🌿🌸✨
#snake #reptile #snakesofinstagram #reptileenrichment #buildingourzoo #vzds #kingsnake #zookeeper
