• 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.
 

Africa

The Calgary Zoo's conservation efforts in Africa are a unique blend of community-based initiatives, funding, and hands-on action. We participate in two main projects on the African continent.

 

Wechiau Hippo Sanctuary

Established by the people of the Wechiau Traditional Area in 1999, the Wechiau Hippo Sanctuary consists of a 40-kilometre stretch of riverine forest and...

African Wild Dogs

Wild dogs, also called "painted dogs", are a species of canid with similar habits to our wild wolves here in Canada.