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 | 1953 Publication of the zoo’s first newsletter, “The Honker,” ran from 1953 to 1963. It was edited by Mrs. Lars Willumsen and published in black and white. |  | 1956
Early Calgary Zoo Headlines
Zoo denizens display a variety of eating techniques. |  | 1957
The Children’s Zoo opened with substantial monetary assistance from Mrs. Dorothy Harvie. It provided a space for children and adults to get close to small animals such as deer, rabbits and guinea pigs. John Kanerva, the builder of so many of the Zoo's life-size dinosaur models, was contracted to build fairy tale theme structures. It was later renamed the Kinsmen's Children's Zoo in 1974 after a $300,000 renovation. |  | 1959
Dinny the Dinosaur was adopted as the Zoo’s official mascot.
Early Calgary Zoo Headlines
New $50,000 building opened at Calgary Zoo (tropical house) |  | 1963
The Society received a half-million dollar donation from Mr. Eric L. Harvie, through the Woods Foundation, to build the first component of the Conservatory which was officially opened by Society President John Ballem.
A pair of giraffes arrived, donated by Mrs. Dorothy Harvie. The Large Mammal Building was completed to receive the new arrivals.
The publication of Zoo's News replaced The Honker and ran until 1969.
|  | 1966
The first permanent animal hospital was built.
The first fulltime Education Officer, Elizabeth Semple, was hired. She had university degrees in science and education. |  | 1967
A formal Apprentice Zookeepers Course was inaugurated. Seven keepers participated in this course which was designed to make keeping a profession instead of a just job. Classes included parasitology, nutrition, classification, behaviour and animal husbandry.
The second section of the Conservatory was finished and opened, connected to the first by an entrance foyer with kiosks, information stands, and a restaurant.
Early Calgary Zoo Headlines
Space to double for zoo aviary. |  | |
The Evolution of the Calgary Zoo by Tyler Trafford has been used as a reference when creating these pages. For more detailed information about the Zoo, please look at other parts of the website and look to this publication, which is available at Zoo gift shops.
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