Early Closures

Early Zoo Closure: Last entry to the Wilder Institute’s Calgary Zoo will be at 3:30 p.m. on Friday, September 11, to accommodate set up for our ZooBrew (18+) event. Last entry to buildings will be at 4 p.m. and the zoo will be cleared by 5 p.m. Thank you for your understanding.

Early Wild Canada Closure: Last entry to Wild Canada will be at 5 p.m. on Sunday, September 13, to accommodate set up for our FOCUSED (16+) event. Thank you for your understanding.

Early Asian Highlands Closure: Last entry to Asian Highlands will be at 4 p.m. on Sunday, September 20, and Sunday, September 27, to accommodate set up for Wild After Hours: Snow Leopards (18+). The area will be cleared by 5 p.m. Thank you for understanding.

Animal Viewing Impacts:

Polar Bear Viewing: Our polar bears will be temporarily off view in the main habitat from Tuesday, September 8, through Wednesday, September 16, while planned habitat maintenance is underway. The polar bears may still be visible in the courtyard through the amphitheatre window. Thank you for your understanding.

Giraffe Viewing: Our giraffes will not be viewable from Tuesday, September 15 through Thursday, September 17, to accommodate maintenance of the Savannah Building’s fabric doors. Thank you for your understanding.

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.

West Gate Closure

Due to significant construction activities in and around Imagine 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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Spring Garden Globes Dinner

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Set the stage for an unforgettable spring evening with a 60-minute, after-hours tour of the zoo, followed by a cozy 90-minute private dining experience inside your very own Garden Globe.

Led by knowledgeable guides, you'll take part in an exclusive tour of our grounds, learning about the wildlife that call us home and our critical conservation efforts. After the tour, you'll settle into your private Garden Globe for dinner, nestled in the gardens and immersed in the sights and sounds of the zoo. These charming, transparent globes are perfect for small gatherings and special celebrations, accommodating four to six guests.

This event takes place during high season. Guests enter the zoo as early as 3:00 p.m. for this event.

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If you have special dietary requirements, please fill out the survey that will be emailed to you up to 24 hours after booking. The survey must be completed 48 hours before your Garden Globe Dinner reservation. If no selection is made, your meal choice will default to the regular menu.

When:

  • Friday, June 12th, 2026

  • Saturday, June 13th, 2026

  • Friday, June 19th, 2026

  • Saturday, June 20th, 2026

  • Sunday, June 21st, 2026

Seating Times:

  • 5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. tour, 6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. dinner.

  • 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. tour, 7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. dinner.

Garden Globe Dinner Pricing:

  • $130 + GST per person

  • Infant (Under 3): Free

Please note, each Garden Globe seating must have a minimum of 4 guests 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 with the link below.

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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.


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THANK YOU FOR SUPPORTING WILDLIFE CONSERVATION!

You will be 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:

  • Garden Globe Dinner tickets cannot be applied towards a membership.

  • Guests may start entering the zoo at 3:00 p.m.

  • The zoo is closed to the public during this event. Last entry is 5:30 p.m. for this event.

  • 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.

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

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

  • All special diets must be pre-ordered and requested 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.

  • This event concludes at the scheduled time and guests must exit the grounds after their dining experience.

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's Calgary Zoo for more details.