Adjusted Hours and Impacts

Early Zoo Closure: Last entry to the Wilder Institute/Calgary Zoo will be at 4:00 p.m. on Friday, June 5th, to accommodate set up for our Zoo Brew (18+) event. Last entry to Destination Africa will be at 3:30 p.m. and the zone will be closed by 4:30 p.m. The remainder of zoo grounds will be cleared by 5:30 p.m. Thank you for your understanding.

North American Porcupine: Our female North American porcupine ‘Nettles’ is temporarily not viewable during routine habitat maintenance. Thank you for your understanding.

Jihad Shibley Rocky Mountain Aviary: The Jihad Shibley Rocky Mountain Aviary is temporarily closed. Thank you for your understanding.

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.

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Father's Day Specialty Brunch

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Father's Day Brunch in Safari Lodge

Turn this Father's Day into a full day of discovery and special family memories. Our talented culinary team is preparing a delicious spread for this guest-favourite brunch buffet that will satisfy the dad in your life whether he's a foodie or his belly rumbles for comfort food. Whether you're exploring the zoo before or after your meal, be sure to visit our resident animal dads in a celebration of paws-on parenting! Click here to view the event!

When: Sunday, June 21st, 2026

Where: Safari Lodge

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Seating Times:

  • 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. Arrival time: 9:00 a.m. – 9:30 a.m.

  • 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.  Arrival time: 11:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

  • 2:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. Arrival time: 2:00 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.

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.

Additional Booking Information:

  • Tickets are not sold onsite and must be purchased online 48 hours in advance.

  • Specialty Brunch tickets cannot be applied towards a membership.

  • Guests attending the first seating can enter zoo grounds starting at 8:45 a.m.

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

  • Please advise in the note field if you have any infants or require a highchair. Highchairs are available on a first-come, first-served basis.

  • Guests that wish to be seated with other bookings must add the request in the note field and ensure both parties are booked for the same seating time. We are unable to accommodate on the day of the event.

  • ParkPlus Parking at the zoo is $14. Wild Explorer, Wild Adventurer and Wild Guardian members receive free parking if they have successfully registered with ParkPlus.

  • Please enter with your tickets at our North Parking Lot and Entrance.

  • Please plan to arrive 15-30 minutes prior to your seating for sufficient time to walk to the venue.

  • Please note both the room and buffet will be cleared promptly at the end of the seating time.

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.