Calgary Zoo | Cocktails for Conservation

Animal Viewing Impacts:

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.

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, and Pallas’s cats.
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.

Cocktails for Conservation (18+)

Join us for an unforgettable evening at Cocktails for Conservation, presented by Jayman BUILT, where exquisite beverages, delicious food, and live music set the scene for a perfect night out.

Date: Friday, August 7, 2026

Time: VIP entry starts at 5 p.m., followed by regular entry at 6 p.m. The last entry is at 7:30 p.m. with last call at 9:30 p.m. The event wraps up at 10 p.m.

Ticket Price: $99 + GST
VIP Ticket Price: $139 + GST

For more event details, please click here.

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.
Tickets are not sold onsite and must be purchased online in advance.
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.
This event will take place rain or shine. Please be sure to dress accordingly for the occasion.
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 $14 and is not included. Wild Journey members receive free parking when they successfully register with ParkPlus.

Members must be signed in to their ACCOUNT prior to adding tickets to their cart.
*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, please DO NOT create a new login, please email TicketandMembership@CalgaryZoo.com for assistance.

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/Calgary Zoo for more details.