Adjusted Hours

Penguin Plunge: Penguin Plunge will open at 9:30 a.m. on the following days to accommodate our Penguin Breakfast events:

June 28
July 6, 13, and 19
August 2, 10, and 16

Thank you for your understanding.

Animal Viewing Impacts:

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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FOCUSED: Destination Africa

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FOCUSED: Destination Africa

FOCUSED, presented by The Camera Store, gives shutterbugs (ages 16+) exclusive access to Destination Africa from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Sunday, August 17th. Capture breathtaking photos of iconic wildlife, like hippos and gorillas while enjoying exclusive access to the indoor and outdoor habitats of our Destination Africa zone.

Photographers of all skill levels are welcome!

Date: Sunday, August 17th, 2025
Time: 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Ticket Price: $55 + GST
Wild Adventurer & Guardian Member Price: $30+ GST, log in to your account to access any applicable member priced tickets.
Tickets must be purchased online in advance of the event.

Click HERE to learn more about Focused: Wild Canada

Additional Event Information

  • Your ticket includes day admission from 9:00 a.m. so feel free to explore the rest of the zoo grounds before your exclusive access to Destination Africa begins from 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

  • This program is 16+. Guests arriving with children or infants will not be admitted and will not be given a refund.

  • This is an indoor and outdoor event and will proceed rain or shine.

General (16 - 59)

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Senior (60+)

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**If applicable Early Bird, Promotion or Member Pricing will be applied in the cart.
**Membership must be active at the time of the event to receive member pricing.

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.