Animal Viewing Impact Alert 📢 Our female North American porcupine Nettles will not be viewable on Tuesday, October 27, to accommodate tree pruning around the habitat. Thank you for your understanding. 🦔 #YourZooYYC

After being orphaned in the wild in their first year of life, our dedicated Animal Care, Health & Welfare team is giving our male grizzly bears extra support during their first winter sleep by keeping them indoors. You'll see them back on habitat in springtime! 🌼 #YourZooYYC

With 42% of the vote, this year's #ChonkyBearChallenge winner is Fitz! We're proud of this tubby cubby for chowing down and chonking up to tip the scales in his favour. But the real win isn't the crown – it's the fat stores that mean a cozy winter sleep. 😴 #YourZooYYC

We need a helping pand to name our trio of red panda cubs! 🐾 🫶 Make a donation. 🗳️ Get access to vote for your favourite set of pre-selected names. 💚 Every donation = a vote. Voting closes November 6. Vote now with the link: bit.ly/WI150338 #YourZooYYC

It's #NationalPumpkinDay! 🎃 Last week our male polar bears had giant pumpkins delivered to the Taylor Family Foundation Polar Bear Sanctuary for some enrichment that had everyone totally pumped. Our polar bear Yellé did the cracking, while Siku did the snacking! 😆 #YourZooYYC

Do you want to zoo more for wildlife? Become a Wildlife Guardian! 🫶 Becoming a Wildlife Guardian means your support goes further, and it comes with sweet perks for you. 💚 Upgrade your membership: bit.ly/4ezdv6W #YourZooYYC

Today is the start of #WorldLemurWeek! 🏳️ Male ring-tailed lemur Lenny joined us in August as part of a recommendation for companionship, and we're thrilled that he's getting along well with our three females! 🤍 Stop by to visit them in Land of Lemurs. #YourZooYYC

On your wedding day, the details matter. Trust us to help get everything right. ✨ Our experienced Event Sales team is ready to help you plan the wedding of your dreams. Book now: bit.ly/4cGpsWP #YourZooYYC #YYCWeddings

Are you feeling the chill? 🥶 With the weather cooling down, our muster of free-roaming peacocks has been moved to their winter holding space on zoo grounds so they can stay cozy during these cooler months. 🦚 They'll be back on grounds in spring! 🌼 #YourZooYYC

It's #InternationalGibbonDay! 👏 You can help protect white-handed gibbons by making sure the paper products you buy are Forest Stewardship Council certified. 🌴 Remember, even small actions can have a big difference on wildlife and wild places! #YourZooYYC

Can you do a pull up? This red panda cub sure can! 💪 We love seeing our trio of red panda cubs testing their strength as they explore their habitat. Stop by #ImagineAsiaYYC to see them! 🐾 #YourZooYYC

Today's the day – it's time to vote for the winner of this year's #ChonkyBearChallenge! 🐻 You've seen the pictures, now it's time to crown a chonky winner. 👑 Voting closes at 11:59 p.m. on Sunday, October 25 – follow the link to vote: bit.ly/4k4Y34S #YourZooYYC

It's #InternationalSnowLeopardDay! ❄️ Purchasing products from Snow Leopard Trust creates sustainable income opportunities for communities living alongside snow leopards, helping to protect these incredible cats while supporting local livelihoods. 🐾 #YourZooYYC

We're back with the final contestant in the #ChonkyBearChallenge! 🐻 We’ve loved watching our male grizzly bear cub Turner turn thick, putting on weight that will surely make his winter nap extra cozy. 💤 Check back tomorrow to vote for the chonkiest bear! ⚖️ #YourZooYYC

Have you heard how the early bird gets the worm? 🪱 When you book your day admission ticket ahead of your visit, you can save! Book now with the link: bit.ly/3sXlQM9 #YourZooYYC

Our female giraffe Moshi is turning 11! 🎉 Giraffes have ossicones, a bony structure akin to horns. Ossicones start out as soft cartilage, unattached to the skull, and pop up during a giraffe’s first week of life before eventually fusing to the skull. 🦒 #YourZooYYC

It's #ReptileandAmphibianAwarenessDay! 👏 Did you know that collectively, reptiles and amphibians are the most threatened vertebrate group on earth? Learn about the work we're doing to protect them by visiting @WilderInstitute. #YourZooYYC

Someone is ready to tip the scales as he steps up for the #ChonkyBearChallenge! ⚖️ Today's contestant is our male black bear Orson, whose glorious girth is giving him an edge in the competition. Is he ready to win the chonky crown? 👑 #YourZooYYC