Early Closures

Zoo Grounds: Last entry to the zoo for guests and members will be at 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, June 11th, to accommodate a staff celebration. Thank you for your understanding.

Brawn Family Foundation River Lodge: Last entry to the Brawn Family Foundation River Lodge will be at 4:15 p.m. on Sunday, June 22nd and Sunday, June 29th, to accommodate setup for our Wild After Hours: Otters (18+) event. Thank you for your understanding.

Animal Viewing Impacts:

Wild Canada

Replacement of the viewing window glass in the Taylor Family Foundation Polar Bear Sanctuary will impact animal viewing and pathway use.

Our polar bear ‘Siku’ will be off-habitat from Monday, June 16th through to Friday, June 20th. He may be viewable through the window to the inner courtyard during this time and will be back in the habitat on Saturday, June 21st.

Our woodland caribou herd will only be viewable in the east habitat from June 16th through to June 20th.

On Tuesday, June 17th, the public pathway between the Jihad Shibley Rocky Mountain Aviary and the woodland caribou habitat will be closed from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. The north loop will close at the aviary and the south loop will close at the woodland caribou habitat.

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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Cocktails for Conservation (18+)

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Cocktails for Conservation (Adults Only 18+) 

Join us for an unforgettable evening at Cocktails for Conservation, Sponsored and Presented By Jayman BUILT, where exquisite cocktails, delicious food, and live music set the scene for a perfect night out.

Date: Friday, August 8th, 2025

Time: VIP entry starts at 5:00 p.m., followed by regular entry at 6:00 p.m. The last entry is at 7:30 p.m. with last call at 10:30 p.m. The event wraps up at 11:00 p.m.

Pricing:

Ticket Price: $99 + GST
VIP Ticket Price: $129 + GST

Wild Adventurer Members receive a 10% discount. Please see below for details.

For more event details, please click here.

Bundle & Save on Your Cocktails for Conservation Experience

When you purchase two Wild After Hours experiences, you'll save 15%. Or, purchase three or more experiences and save 20%!

To take advantage of the bundle and save promotion, follow these simple steps:

  • Add your selected tickets to the cart.

  • Select your dietary preferences on the next page.

  • Click "Add to Cart" again to confirm your selections.

  • Want to bundle and save? Select additional events from the right-hand side.

  • Next, you'll be prompted to choose your tickets, dietary requirements, and seating (if applicable) for the additional events you've selected.

  • Review your cart and complete your purchase.

Additional Information:

  • This is an adults-only experience (18+), valid ID will be required to enter. Guests arriving for this experience with children/infants will not be admitted. No refunds will be provided.

  • The zoo will remain open to the public until 3:00 p.m. with grounds being cleared by 4:00 p.m.

  • This experience is intended to be enjoyed after hours. Some of our animals may not be visible during this experience as they may be settling down for their evening sleep.

  • Rain or shine, Cocktails for Conservation promises an unforgettable experience – be sure to dress accordingly for the occasion.

  • Wear comfy footwear!  The zoo is a big place and you will be walking a large part of it for this event.

  • This event is mostly accessible, however, portions of the event do take place on lawns and grass areas which are difficult for wheelchairs and powerchairs to navigate. 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.

  • Please note that our menu items marked as GF are gluten-friendly as we are not a gluten-free facility.

  • Parking  is $13 and is not included. Wild Journey members receive free parking when they successfully register with ParkPlus.

TICKETS ARE NOT SOLD ONSITE and MUST BE PURCHASED ONLINE IN ADVANCE.


Member Pricing:

Wild Adventurer Members receive a 10% discount but must access by logging into their membership account. YOU MUST BE SIGNED IN PRIOR TO ADDING TICKETS TO THE CART to receive discounts (pricing will be auto applied).

Note: Membership must be valid on the date of the visit/experience to receive a discount.

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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.