Adjusted Hours

Penguin Plunge: Penguin Plunge will open at 9:30 a.m. on the following days to accommodate our Penguin Breakfast events:

June 28
July 6, 13, and 19
August 2, 10, and 16

Thank you for your understanding.

Animal Viewing Impacts:

Exploration Asia
The Exploration Asia Redevelopment project is officially underway! While there are some viewing impacts in the area, you can still visit many of your favourite species.

  • Species Viewable: Bactrian camels, Komodo dragons, white-handed gibbons, Malayan tapirs, red-crowned cranes, Turkmenian markhors, Amur tigers, wild boar, and Pallas’s cats. Plus, our Dalmatian pelicans can be found in their temporary home at Land of Lemurs!
  • Species Not Viewable: Snow leopards and red pandas have been relocated during construction, but don’t worry – these beloved species will be back in 2026.

West Gate Closure

Due to significant construction activities in and around Exploration 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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Gift Cards

Buy Wilder Institute/Calgary Zoo Gift Cards
Gift Cards

Zoo gift cards give you access to make purchases throughout the Wilder Institute/Calgary Zoo, including daily admission, camps and special events. Please note that zoo gift cards are not accepted at any retail/gift stores, Food/Concession locations or Grazer's Restaurant. 

Other items you can purchase using your zoo gift card include special events tickets such as ZOOLIGHTS, Adult Nights, Brunch and more.

For more details on gift card terms and conditions and usage, please see our Gift Card Use Agreement.  


To purchase individual cards for different recipients please select the amount, add to cart and return to select the next gift card using the links in the cart.

Gift Cards

Thank you for supporting wildlife conservation.

Your gift today matters now more than ever. We simply couldn't provide world-class animal care, give hope to endangered species, inspire young minds and continue to create cherished family memories without your help.

Your Gift Card(s) will be issued and emailed out after purchase in the form of an E-Gift Card. See order e-receipt for details.

Thank you.