Wild Canada Opening & Updates

The countdown is on! Wild Canada will open to the public and members at 11 a.m. on December 1st, 2023! Visitors may still enter the zoo at 9:00 a.m., as per our normal business hours.

We look forward to welcoming visitors back to the space when the new Wild Canada zone officially opens on December 1, 2023.

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Our Wild Journey Membership Program Has Arrived

To simplify our membership program, we’re moving to a two-tiered structure – Wild Explorers and Wild Adventurers. The difference between the two? It’s all about the perks you receive!

Please click here for a comprehensive program overview and answers to frequently asked questions.

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Upcoming Closures: Destinations and Spaces

African Rainforest, gorilla viewing: The western lowland gorilla troop will not be viewable during the morning of November 30 from opening until approximately 1:30 p.m. while construction work is done to the upper viewing area of their habitat. Thank you for your understanding.

Penguin Plunge, penguin viewing: Penguin Plunge will be closed from 9 a.m. – 11 a.m. on December 1, 2023. Thank you for your understanding.

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Festive Brunch

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Festive Brunch at Safari Lodge

Enjoy a special Christmas themed brunch including special décor, a specialty menu and desserts, and fun crafts for the kids!

WHEN: December 17, 2023

WHERE: Safari Lodge

Ticket Prices: 
General (16-59): $54.95
Child (3-15): $34.95
Senior (60+): $49.95
Infants (under 3): Free*
Member Price: 20% off, log in to your member account to access member priced tickets.
*Infants (under 3) are free, please advise if you have any infants or require a high chair in the note field below. Must be requested in advance to be accommodated.
Please note that your ticket price already includes gratuity, which compensates our staff for their service.

SCHEDULE: There are 2 times available. Please select the 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.

*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

  • 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 and requested in the note field below.

  • Includes Day Admission to the Wilder Institute/Calgary Zoo starting at 9:00 a.m. First seating can enter starting at 8:45 a.m.

  • Does NOT include admission to ZOOLIGHTS which is a separate ticketed event.

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

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.