CALGARY Mother Nature wasn t being very cooperative Friday on what should have been the relaunch of the Penguin Walk at the Calgary Zoo. Strong wind meant Friday s walk had to be cancelled. We have set specific weather parameters for the walk to ensure the birds’ safety and welfare, read a post on social media. We will resume the Penguin Walk when the parameters are met. We apologize for any inconvenience. The 15-minute daily walk starts at 10 a.m. at Penguin Plunge then loops to the Discovery Trail Bridge, and back up to the penguin habitat. The zoo s newest king penguin, a chick named Boudicca, hatched on July, 18, 2020 to mom Grace and and her penguin partner Solomon, will take part this year, along with more than a dozen birds.
Posted: Jan 15, 2021 2:21 PM MT | Last Updated: January 15
Take a look at the first Penguin Walk in 2020
CBC News Calgary1 year ago
0:41The Calgary Zoo s annual Penguin Walk is back next week, if the weather co-operates. Here s a look at their practice run today.0:41
CALGARY King penguins at the Calgary Zoo are set to waddle once again. The popular Penguin Walk is set to return on Jan. 15 and will happen daily depending on weather at 10 a.m. Penguins in the wild often travel far distances to find open water so the walks are aimed at improving the local birds health and well-being, stimulating their mind and encouraging exercise. Our king penguin colony anticipates the walk every morning as a part of their wake-up routine,” said Mike Teller, the zoo s north zone curator. It is their decision whether to venture out and get that daily exercise, which is a big part of our environmental enrichment program and an essential component for the welfare of all animals in our care.”