In April of 2016, the Calgary Zoo plans to knowingly allow an organization that auctions off the lives of animals in cruel trophy hunts to take place on its property.  Despite pressure from numerous members, the Calgary Zoo refuses to cancel this engagement and be a true leader in conservation efforts and say no to this organization.   From Inspiring Change the Calgary Zoo’s own 20 year plan it states

 “Inspiring Change – reflects our plan for the next 20 years. This master plan carefully balances a number of priorities: the welfare of our animals; conservation research and outreach to support greater understanding of wildlife and wild places; renewal of facilities and programs; and the opportunity, and responsibility, to help our guests and community appreciate the importance of wildlife conservation. Inspiring Change represents an idea that one place, the Calgary Zoo, can change our world. Our mission is to take and inspire action to sustain wildlife and wild places and we succeed in that effort every day…….

 The Calgary Zoo has always been a place that inspires the next generation, takes action that makes a difference, and invites our guests and community to become part of the solution to the challenges facing nature. Inspiring Change is a plan for the future and an invitation to join us on this exciting 20-year journey.

 Together, we can make a difference – we can and will inspire change.”

 Tell the Calgary Zoo that they need to stand behind their mission statement and return the money to this organization and cancel the booking and then get back to continuing real conservation efforts.