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.