• Recycled aluminum reduces pollution by 95 percent.
  • Four pounds of bauxite are saved for every pound of aluminum recycled.
  • Enough aluminum is thrown away to rebuild our commercial air fleet four times every year.
  • Recycled aluminum saves 95 percent energy versus virgin aluminum; recycling of one aluminum can saves enough energy to run a TV for three hours.
 

African Savannah

The African Savannah building offers a sweeping vista of hippos, giraffes, red river hogs and a massive baobab tree. A 340,000-litre (80,000-gallon) indoor pool for hippos offers a rare view of these giant, graceful creatures in their underwater realm.

In the warmer months, the doors lift to connect the building with the rest of the Savannah, home to zebras and ostriches. Many other animals of the grasslands, including our African lions, also reside in the Savannah.

Destination Africa - Savannah Tour

Safari through the African Savannah with a Zoo interpreter. Enjoy learning how the savannah ecosystem is unique while you look for zebra, red river hogs, and giraffes, and watch the river hippos swimming in their underwater viewing tank. This tour takes place indoors.

Duration: 40-60 minutes

Cost for a Private Tour of Destination Africa is

Adult $25./Child $18.

Minimum group size is 15.

To book your private tour please call Estelle, Continuing Education Program Coordinator at 403-232-9362 or This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it


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Giraffe, Reticulated, Giraffa camelopardis reticulata
Hippopotamus, Hippopotamus amphibius
Hyrax, Rock, Procavia capensis
Porcupine, African Crested, Hystrix africaeaustralis
Lion, African (Lion), Panthera leo
Vulture, Hooded , Necrosyrtes monachus
Red River Hog, Potamochoerus porcus
Python, Ball/Royal , Python regius
Snake, Madagascar Giant Hognose , Leioheterodon madagascariensis
Tilapia , genus Oreochromis
Zebra, Grevy’s, Equus grevyi
Meerkat, Slender-tailed , Suricata suricatta
Flamingo, American, Phoenicopterus ruber