Early Closures

Early Penguin Plunge Closure: Last entry to Penguin Plunge on Thursday, September 17, will be at 4:15 p.m., with the building closed by 4:30 p.m, to accommodate a private event. Thank you for your understanding.

Early Asian Highlands Closure: Last entry to Asian Highlands will be at 4 p.m. on Sunday, September 20, and Sunday, September 27, to accommodate set up for Wild After Hours: Snow Leopards (18+). The area will be cleared by 5 p.m. Thank you for understanding.

Animal Viewing Impacts:

Polar Bear Viewing: Our polar bears will be temporarily off view in the main habitat from Tuesday, September 8, through Wednesday, September 16, while planned habitat maintenance is underway. The polar bears may still be visible in the courtyard through the amphitheatre window. Thank you for your understanding.

Grizzly Bear Viewing: Our grizzly bears are off-view from Tuesday, September 8 through Friday, September 18, to accommodate planned habitat work. Thank you for your understanding.

Giraffe Viewing: Our giraffes will not be viewable from Tuesday, September 15 through Thursday, September 17, to accommodate maintenance of the Savannah Building’s fabric doors. Thank you for your understanding.

PETRONAS Gateway to Asia Malayan Tapir Viewing: ‘Sempurna’ and her female calf ‘Nyawa’ have daily access to either the main indoor habitat or the outdoor habitat from 9:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m. They’ll also have access to their behind-the-scenes space and may choose to spend time there, so viewing isn’t always guaranteed. Thank you for your understanding.

West Gate Closure

Due to significant construction activities in and around Imagine Asia, the zoo’s West Gate will remain closed for the 2025 season and is expected to remain closed until at least 2028/2029. This necessary step supports the safe movement of visitors while we undertake exciting improvements to animal habitats and visitor experiences.

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Fall Harvest Dinner

Buy Tickets

Join us for a cozy fall day exploring the zoo, followed by a delicious four-course turkey dinner. Click here for more details about the event.

When: Sunday, October 11, 2026

Time: 6 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.

Where: Safari Lodge

Price:
General (ages 16–59): $74.95 + GST
Senior (ages 60+): $69.95 + GST
Child (ages 3–15): $43.95 + GST

Members must be signed into their ACCOUNT prior to adding tickets to their cart.
•Wildlife Guardians, Wild Journey, and Wild Access Pass holders receive a discount for this event. Savings will vary per membership level.
•Memberships must be valid on the date of the event to receive applicable discounts. Pricing will be auto-applied to the cart.
•Member tickets are intended for the member only, purchasing tickets with the special pricing for other use is prohibited.

If you are unsure of your membership login, DO NOT create a new login, please email TicketandMembership@WilderInstitute.org for assistance.

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**If applicable Early Bird, Promotion or Member Pricing will be applied in the cart.
**Membership must be active at the time of the event to receive member pricing.

Additional Booking Information

  • Tickets sales close at midnight 2 days prior to the event; for availability after this date please contact Guest Relations at (403) 232-9300.

  • Infants (under 3) are free, please advise if you have any infants or require a high chair in the note field when purchasing your tickets. High chairs are subject to availability.

  • Guests that wish to be seated with other bookings must add the request in the note field when purchasing their tickets. Tables will not be re-arranged on the evening of event.

  • All special dietary requirements must be pre-ordered 48 hours prior to the event.

  • Menu items marked as GF are gluten-friendly as we are not a gluten-free facility.

  • This event is entirely accessible. If you need to rent a wheelchair or powerchair – please contact Guest Relations at (403) 232-9300 at least 24 hours before the event. These services will not be open during the event without a pre-booking

  • Parking is $14 and is not included. Wildlife Guardian and Wild Journey members receive free registered parking if they have successfully registered with ParkPlus.

  • Please enter with your tickets at our North Parking Lot and Entrance.

Dress for the weather! The zoo is open year-round with plenty of areas to explore both outdoors and indoors. Day admission, events, experiences happen rain, snow, or shine. Purchases/tickets are non-refundable. Explore Wilder Institute's Calgary Zoo for more details.