Closure Alerts

Christmas Day: The Wilder Institute/Calgary Zoo will be closed on Wednesday, December 25th, for both day admission and ZOOLIGHTS, presented by Olympia Trust Company. Normal operations will resume on December 26th.

New Year’s Eve: On Tuesday, December 31st, last entry for day admission and members will be at 3 p.m. with grounds cleared at 4 p.m. to accommodate set up for our Zoo Year’s Eve event, presented by Orange Frog.

Thank you for your understanding.

Animal Viewing Impacts

Land of Lemurs Walkthrough & Outdoor Gorilla Amphitheatre: The two outdoor animal viewing areas will close for the season beginning on October 15. Lemurs and gorillas will be viewable in their indoor habitats.

African Savannah Yard: Our Hartmann’s mountain zebras and ostriches will be off-view until early 2025 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.

Public Notice

Pesticide application to control the invasive species Flowering Rush (Butomus umbellatus) will occur within the property boundary of the Wilder Institute/Calgary Zoo under approval from Alberta Environment and Protected Areas. For full details or information on appeals, click here.
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Father's Day Brunch

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Father's Day Brunch - ENMAX Conservatory

Enjoy a special Father's Day themed brunch including special décor, a specialty menu and desserts, and fun crafts for the kids!

WHEN: June 16, 2024
WHERE: ENMAX Conservatory
SCHEDULE: There are 3 times available. Please select the date and time associated with the seating of your choice when selecting tickets.

  • First Seating: 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. - arrival time 9:00 a.m. – 9:30 a.m.

  • Second Seating: 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. - arrival times 11:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

  • Third Seating: 2:00 p.m. – arrival time 2:00 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.

*Please plan your arrival time accordingly to allow yourself sufficient time to enjoy brunch during your seating. Please note both the room and buffet will be cleared promptly at the end of the seating time. Thank you for your understanding.

Booking Information

Request the following in the note field below:

  • Seating will be at tables for group booked on an order. Guests that wish to be seated together must be requested in advance in the note field below and booked into the same location and time. Tables will not be re-arranged on the day of the brunch.

  • All special diets must be pre-ordered

  • Please advise of any Infants joining your group.

  • High Chairs need to be requested in advance.

CLICK HERE to learn more about the experience, see the menus and up to date information about your visit.

Member Pricing

Wild Journey members receive 20% off their ticket price. Log in to your Member Account to access member pricing*
* Membership must be valid on the date of the visit/experience to receive a discount.

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.