Adjusted Hours and Impacts

Jihad Shibley Rocky Mountain Aviary: The Jihad Shibley Rocky Mountain Aviary will close at 3 p.m. each day from Tuesday, September 2nd through to Friday, September 5th, to accommodate painting in the area.

Penguin Plunge: Penguin Plunge will open at 9:30 a.m. on the following days to accommodate our Penguin Breakfast events: August 2, 3, 10, 16, 24, and 31

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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Happy Hour for the Whole Herd

Save 20% when visiting the zoo after 3:00 p.m. from Thursday – Sunday
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It's Zoo O'Clock

Make the most of Calgary’s sunny afternoons with a visit to the Wilder Institute/Calgary Zoo. For a limited time, enjoy 20% off daily admission tickets and souvenir cups when you visit after 3:00 p.m. from Thursday to Sunday. Whether you’re adventuring with little ones, having a relaxed afternoon visiting your favourite animals, or strolling through our gardens, a zoo visit makes for special summer memories.

Soak up the sun – and the savings – with this limited time offer.

DATES AND TIMING:

  • August 7th - September 30th, 2025

  • Entry Time: 3:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

  • This offer is valid for 2025 Daily Admission Tickets purchased at calgaryzoo.com or at the Wilder Institute/Calgary Zoo ticket office, on Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays after 3:00 p.m. from August 1st to September 30th only.

  • Please refer to the calendar below for pricing.

  • This offer cannot be combined with other promotional discounts.

  • This offer is not exchangeable with cash.

  • Member day admission discounts cannot be combined with Happy Hour pricing.

  • All confirmed and completed transactions cannot be cancelled, refunded, and are non-transferrable.

Plan your visit in advance! Click here for everything you need to know to make the most of your experience, including activity details, FAQs and more!

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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.