Wilder in the News

Zoo to work with Siksika First Nation to create training, education opportunities for Indigenous youth Tuesday February 22, 2022

CTV News: The Calgary Zoo teamed up with The Wilder Institute and tribal administration of the Siksika First Nation to sign a memo of understanding Tuesday that they hope will help build a stronger relationship that leads to more opportunities for Siksika people.

Wilder Institute/Calgary Zoo to spearhead increased species reintroduction this year Friday February 18, 2022

LiveWire Calgary: This year could prove to be an important, and fruitful one for the species preservation work going on at the Calgary Zoo. The zoo, which re-branded its foundation to the Wilder Institute to reflect broader work being done geographically on conservation last year, is poised to increase Canadian biodiversity through increased efforts on nine species this year.