Adjusted Hours and Impacts

Brawn Family Foundation Bugtopia Playground: The Brawn Family Foundation Bugtopia playground will be closed from Monday, April 13th through Friday, April 17th, to accommodate maintenance. Thank you for understanding.

Seasonal Closures

Gorilla Amphitheatre: The Gorilla Amphitheatre is closed for the season from October 15th, 2025. Our gorilla troop remains viewable in their indoor habitat.

Prehistoric Park: Prehistoric Park is closed for the season from October 27th, 2025, pending favourable weather conditions.

Animal Viewing Impacts:

PETRONAS Gateway to Asia Malayan Tapir Viewing: ‘Sempurna’ and her calf have daily access to the main indoor habitat from 10:30 a.m.–1:00 p.m. They’ll also have access to their behind-the-scenes space and may choose to spend time there, especially when the calf is nursing, 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, wild boar, 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. Our peacocks and Dalmatian pelicans are currently spending time in their winter holding space.

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 Streak

Save 20% when visiting the zoo after 3:00 p.m. any day of the week
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It's Zoo O'Clock

Save 20% when visiting the zoo after 3:00 p.m. any day of the week!

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 when you visit after 3:00 p.m., any day of the week. 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!

When:
Daily from April 13th to July 19th, 2026

Entry Time:
Daily from 3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Happy Hour Specials available after 3:00 p.m.:

  • Kitamba Cafe: Buy one handheld food item and receive a FREE souvenir mug

  • Kitamba Java: Zoo O'Clock Happy Hour drink feature

Additional Information:

  • This offer is valid for 2026 Daily Admission Tickets purchased at calgaryzoo.com or at the Wilder Institute/Calgary Zoo ticket office, after 3:00 p.m. daily from April 13th to July 19th 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 Wilder Institute/Calgary Zoo for more details.