Smoking and vaping will no longer be permitted anywhere at the Calgary Zoo/Wilder Institute as of New Year's Day. yyc calgaryzoo
two existing designated smoking areas — one by the Kitamba Café and the other near the Safari Lodge — will be removed Jan. 1, 2023"The Wilder Institute/Calgary Zoo will be smoking and vaping free in 2023 for staff, volunteers, visitors and event attendees," said Alison Archambault, director of brand and engagement, in a statement to CTV News.
Action on Smoking and Health , an Edmonton-based charity that aims to create a tobacco-free society, lauds the Calgary Zoo's move. "ASH the Calgary Zoo for providing a completely smoke-free experience for its visitors and residents," said ASH spokesperson Les Hagen. "No humans or other living organisms should be exposed to smoking. Everyone deserves to be protected from smoking in public spaces.
"Tobacco smoking is the leading avoidable cause of death in Canada, resulting in over 48,000 human deaths annually including over 1,000 non-smokers."officials confirm smoking and vaping have never been permitted within the farm gates. A designated smoking area was created in the parking lot and is expected to remain in place for the 2023 season.
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