A photo of a gorgeous Malachite butterfly, taken in the ENMAX Conservatory at the Calgary Zoo way back on 26 September 2011. This comparatively new building was under water after the severe Flood of the Century, that started just over two weeks ago. Not sure when it's likely to be reopened. At the very end of July, the Zoo will be opening just the north part of the Zoo, which is built on the edge of the river. The main part of the Zoo is built on an island in the middle of the Bow River, and has suffered tremendous damage, and so will take much longer to get ready to open for visitors.

"The Calgary Zoo is laying off nearly 300 people in the wake of the flooding that caused $50 million in damage to the non-profit." From CBC News.

One happy thing, though, is that, after being rescued from the flood, a Meerkat at the Zoo gave birth to five babies : )