Edmonton Valley Zoo reopens Nocturnal Wing Saturday with enhanced bat habitat
The Nocturnal Wing reopens July 4 after habitat upgrades and facility improvements. Visitors will see a colony of more than 90 Jamaican fruit bats in a new themed rock wall setting.
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The Edmonton Valley Zoo's Nocturnal Wing will reopen on Saturday, July 4, after closing for habitat enhancements and facility upgrades designed to support animal wellbeing and visitor experience.
The wing features a colony of more than 90 Jamaican fruit bats, which arrived from the Vancouver Aquarium in 2009. The new habitat includes a themed rock wall to support natural perching behaviours, environmental enrichment features, and specialized red lighting that improves visitor visibility while minimizing impacts on bat behaviour and health.
Gary Dewar, director of the Edmonton Valley Zoo, said the improvements create learning opportunities. "The experience encourages people to learn more about bats and the conservation challenges they face," he said.
The public viewing area has also been updated with new paint, interpretive signage, and enhanced viewing windows. Through conservation partnerships and public education, the zoo is raising awareness about the importance of bats in ecosystems.
