Veasey, who has since instituted major changes and spearheaded new investment in animal facilities. Additional incidents and animal deaths also include: In September 2014, a problem with an ozone sensor in the hippopotamus pool is blamed for the deaths of 85 tilapia. In October 2011, a zookeeper resigns following the death of a corn snake, as the keeper had left it unattended near a heat source. In February 2016, an otter drowned after becoming tangled in pants given to it by a zookeeper. In December 2016, seven Humboldt penguins died, drowning in a holding pool. Recent notable animal births In March 2012, Amur tiger Katja gave birth to three Amur tiger cubs at the zoo. The species is so highly endangered (there are an estimated 350 individuals worldwide), the births represented a 1% jump in the global population. In 2014, it became necessary to separate Vasili and Samkha, the two male tiger cubs, now almost full grown, from sister Kira and mom Katja (12 years old). Based on the Species Survival Plan recommendation, which manages genetics for future breeding, they were moved to Assiniboine Park Zoo in Winnipeg. In May 2018 Vasili was moved to Toronto Zoo in Toronto. In early 2016, a western lowland gorilla infant was born to Kioja. Named Kimani, she was underweight at birth, but quickly recovered and is currently in perfect health. In August 2016 a king penguin chick named Edward hatched, born to mother Grace. The following year another king penguin chick hatched and was named Cleopatra to follow a theme of royal names. In May 2017 a Przewalski's horse foal was born at the Calgary Zoo's Wildlife Conservation Centre. While not visible to the public, this is an important addition to the genetic diversity of the endangered wild horse. In June 2018 a bactrian camel calf was born to Eva. He was later named Gobi. References External links Calgary Zoo Culture of Calgary Zoos in Alberta Tourist attractions in Calgary Zoos established in 1929 1929 establishments in Alberta