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.

Avian Influenza Protocols: The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has confirmed the presence of highly pathogenic avian influenza within 200 kilometres of the Wilder Institute/Calgary Zoo.

The health and well-being of the animals in our care remains our top priority. Out of an abundance of caution, we’re proactively implementing the following measures to protect our avian species:

  • Penguin Plunge and the Rainforest Aviary have foot baths at entrances for guests to use
  • The Jihad Shibley Rocky Mountain Aviary is closed until further notice
  • Birds will continue to have outdoor access where appropriate and weather permitting

Our dedicated Animal Care, Health & Welfare team will continue to monitor the situation and prioritize the health and well-being of the animals in our care. Thank you for your understanding and continued support as we work to keep the animals we all care about safe.

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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Mother's Day Garden Globes Brunch

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Treat the extraordinary woman in your life to a wildly unique brunch experience right in the heart of the zoo. Spend your day exploring the sights and sounds from around the world, celebrate mom with an unforgettable 90-minute dining experience inside your very own Garden Globe, surrounded by love & adventure!

Enjoy a new specially curated Mother’s Day brunch menu in the privacy of your own transparent Garden Globe, located on the lawn beside Grazers Restaurant. This event takes place during high season.

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

When: 

  • Saturday, May 9th, 2026

  • Sunday, May 10th, 2026

Seating Times:

  • 10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.

  • 10:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

  • 12:00 p.m. – 1:30 p.m.

  • 12:30 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.


Mother’s Day Garden Globe Brunch Pricing:

  • $100 + GST per person.

  • Infant (Under 3): Free

Please note each Garden Globe seating must have a minimum of 4 people to complete the booking.

Add a touch of enchantment with a ZooCare Adoption!

Purchase a symbolic adoption package prior to your seating and it will await your arrival. Each symbolic adoption supports conservation programs – order your $50 or $100 ZooCare Adoption package.

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Wild Adventurer and Wild Guardian members receive discounts for this event.

Members must be signed in prior to adding tickets to their cart. Log in to your ACCOUNT to access gate pass and member pricing.
*Access Gate Pass or Membership must be valid on the date of the visit/experience to receive special pricing. Pricing will be auto-applied to the cart.
*Access Pass and Member tickets are intended for the pass holder or 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.


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THANK YOU FOR SUPPORTING WILDLIFE CONSERVATION!

You will directed through a number of pages for us to collect the information we need to make your experience carefree. These include allowing you to select the number of people attending and dietary option (if available).

PLEASE SELECT THE DATE AND TIMESLOT FOR 1 GLOBE BELOW. Pricing is per person, the details of which will be outlined on the next page.



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Additional Booking Information:

  • Mother’s Day Garden Globe Brunch tickets cannot be applied towards a membership. Tickets include Day Admission to the zoo.

  • Ticket sales end at midnight, two days prior to the event.

  • Garden Globe rentals have a minimum of 4 guests and maximum of 6 guests per booking, excluding infants.

  • Mother’s Day Garden Globes Brunch is served family style for all to share.

  • Water, coffee and tea are included in your meal! Additional drinks can be purchased during your seating.

  • Vegetarian dietary option applies to the whole globe. This selection must be made by midnight, two days prior to 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 minutes prior to your seating for sufficient time to walk to the venue.

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.