The Wilder Institute/Calgary Zoo will be closed to the public (including members and day admission) on Thursday, September 19th, 2024, while we host the final event of the 2024 AZA Annual Conference.
ENMAX Conservatory, August 24: The ENMAX Conservatory will close at 3:00 p.m. to accommodate set up for a private event.
Destination Africa, August 25: Destination Africa will close at 5:00 p.m. to accommodate set up for the FOCUSED: Destination Africa event.
Thank you for your understanding!
Our Hartmann’s mountain zebras and ostriches will be off-view until the end of the year while we complete exciting upgrades in the African Savannah Yard, including the construction of a new Savannah Barn for the animals. Our giraffe tower will continue to be viewable throughout the project. Thank you for your understanding.
Please fill out this application form to apply for the 2024-2025 Conservation Champions Club
The Wilder Institute/Calgary Zoo's Conservation Champions Club invites youth to join us in our mission to sustain wildlife and wild places. Incorporating aspects of field study, inquiry and service-learning, this program gives young people the opportunity to explore their passion and take action for the natural world around them.
The Conservation Champions Club is a program for youth, ages 14 to 17 years old. This is a year-long hybrid program that runs from September to June where we have access to a virtual classroom on Canvas complete with conservation resources, videos from experts, and different opportunities for discussions via discussion board postings and in-person meetings on field trip days. Each month is guided by a ‘big question’ related to conservation. The Conservation Champions go on a field trip each month to develop their skills in conservation and scientific literacy, engage in fieldwork, and at the end of the program, they will participate in two service-learning projects at conservation sites.
Event Details:
Dates: September 2024 - June 2025
Price: Free
Students will be chosen based on their application and confirmation that they will commit to the program. Application deadline is July 26, 2024.
Successful applicants will be conditionally accepted and notified the week of August 5, 2024. The parent(s)/ guardian(s) of the successful applicant will need to complete a registration form on the applicant's behalf. Following submission of the registration form, the applicant will be accepted into the program and will be invited to a team builder at the end of August.
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 our website Wilder Institute/Calgary Zoo for more details.