National· August 17, 2026 at 04:36 p.m.
Grizzly bear safely returned to Calgary Zoo after escape
Key takeaways
- A one-year-old grizzly bear escaped from its habitat at the Calgary Zoo
- The bear was safely returned within a few hours
- No members of the public were put at risk
A one-year-old grizzly bear that escaped from its habitat at the Wilder Institute's Calgary Zoo on Sunday morning has been safely returned. The incident occurred early in the day, with zoo staff quickly responding and securing the bear within a few hours.
