In the waters of sub-Saharan Africa lives the world’s third-largest mammal. We are home to two hippopotamuses, male ‘Lobi’ and his grandmother ‘Sparky’. Barrel-shaped and muscular, hippos spend most of their time in water to protect their delicate skin from drying and burning in …

Exciting news! 📢 We’re thrilled to welcome a new species to our zoo family – the iconic North American house hippo! 🦛 We spoke with Jax, an Animal Care Su...

The Calgary Zoo 3d󰞋󱟠 Exciting news! 📢 We’re thrilled to welcome a new species to our zoo family – the iconic North American house hippo! 🦛 We spoke with Jax, an Animal Care Supervisor in Wild Canada, about this hip new habitat for male hippo ‘Horton’. 👏 Join us in welcoming Horton to his new home! 💕 #YourZooYYC #AprilFools

The Wilder Institute/Calgary Zoo is home to over 4,000 animals across more than 100 species. From the smallest butterfly to the largest hippopotamus, we’re home to incredible biodiversity. Whether an animal is known for its scales, feathers, or fur, you’ll discover the wonders of the animal kingdom with each step you take through the zoo.

Apr 1, 2025 · Calgary Zoo introduces new species The Wilder Institute/Calgary Zoo announced a new animal is joining the family — the North American house hippo. Children of the 90s may remember the iconic miniature mammal for sleeping 16 hours a day and loving to snack on the crumbs from peanut butter toast.

Mar 19, 2020 · Calgary — The Calgary Zoo might be temporarily closed, but thanks to digital technology, zoos around the world are trying to bring a smile to people's faces during a stressful moment for...

Jun 23, 2008 · Visitors love to sit down and watch the engaging hippos underwater! Numerous televisions overhang the viewing windows and show segments of the Calgary Zoo’s Wechiau Hippo Conservation Project, baby giraffes being born, and other relevant videos. This hippo/giraffe exhibit and the Destination Africa complex at large were well received by the ...

Apr 1, 2025 · 504 likes, 28 comments - thecalgaryzoo on April 1, 2025: "Exciting news! 📢 We’re thrilled to welcome a new species to our zoo family – the iconic North American house hippo! 🦛 We spoke with Jax, an Animal Care Supervisor in Wild Canada, about this hip new habitat for male hippo ‘Horton’. 👏 Join us in welcoming Horton to his new home! 💕 #YourZooY...

Sep 30, 2011 · To kick off our Spotlight on Hippos for the months of October and November, the Calgary Zoo is excited to celebrate the birthday of its oldest resident Foggy the river hippo who turned 46 on...

The Calgary Zoo celebrated Lobi the hippo's 16th birthday this Halloween. The celebration included pumpkins, treats, and people dressing up.