🔥 Trending Calgary Zoo's Asian Highlands Exhibit Now Open to the Public

The Wilder Institute's Calgary Zoo officially opened its new Asian Highlands exhibit on July 15, 2026 ³⁷⁸. This new area marks the first chapter of the "Imagine Asia" transformation project ³⁸.

Key Features of the Asian Highlands Exhibit

The Asian Highlands exhibit features three newly created habitats inspired by the Eastern Himalayas, one of the planet's most biodiverse regions ²³⁸. It brings back some beloved species and introduces a new one to the zoo ¹³.

Featured Animals

• Snow Leopards: These majestic big cats have returned to the Calgary Zoo as part of the new exhibit ¹²³⁵.
• Red Pandas: Another popular species, red pandas, are also back at the zoo in their new habitat ¹²³⁸.
• Sichuan Takin: This marks the debut of Sichuan takin at the Calgary Zoo, introducing a new species to visitors ¹³.

The opening of Asian Highlands was announced on July 15, 2026, with the zoo inviting the public to explore the new experience ³⁴⁶⁸.