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Animal Updates & Closures ▼ Please note that the new Outdoor Orangutan Habitat will be closed until 1:00pm on weekdays, as well Zoomobiles will no longer offer commentary approaching the new habitat while our orangutans are getting used to their new home.
On Friday, September 22, please note that the viewing platform in our Outdoor Orangutan Habitat will be unavailable until 1:15pm.
Please note, the following animals may not be viewable at this time:
African Savanna
Ostrich are not viewable.
Canadian Domain
Moose are not viewable.
Eurasia Wilds
Snow Leopards are not viewable.
Steller's sea eagles are temporarily relocated and now on display in the Canadian Domain.
Kids Zoo/Discovery Zone
Turkey Vulture is not viewable.
Please note that the Greenhouse is closed for renovations. However, our plants have been moved outside and are still viewable by the Wildlife Health Centre.


Bird
Location at the Zoo:
Indo-Malaya
Region: Indomalaya
Black-throated laughing thrush
The black-throated laughing thrush measures 25 cm in length and weighs between 90 and 130 g. The plumage is soft, loose and fluffy with no difference between sexes. The face and beak are black with a splash of white behind the eyes. The top of the head and body are a blue-grey with brown overtones on the wings and tail. The strong, stout legs and feet are a pale red.Conservation Status: IUCN
