The Calgary Zoo is located in Calgary, Alberta. The AZA accredited zoo was among the first in Canada and is currently home to more than 900 animals of over 260 different species. It is the second largest zoo in the country. Established in 1929, it has since evolved into a modern and respected zoo committed to conservation and education. The Calgary Zoo's facilities are considered to be world-class. The zoo features animal exhibits organized by geographic region in large, realistic, and natural enclosures. It also features botanical gardens and a prehistoric park. The zoo is decorated with nearly 2,000,000 Christmas lights every holiday season. The Calgary Zoo is located slightly east of the city's downtown and is easily accessible via Calgary's C-Train light rail system. A large portion of the zoo is located on St. George's Island in the Bow River.
On 17 November 2004 an Asian Elephant calf was born at the Zoo. She was rejected by her mother and later died despite the heroic efforts of zoo keepers and veterinarians. She was given the name, Keemaya, after her death.
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