Rainforest Building: The Rainforest Building will open at 10:00 a.m. on August 7th to give our western lowland gorilla troop the space, comfort, and privacy they need as they meet their newest member, ‘Johari’. Thank you for your understanding.
Transit Impact: Planned maintenance will impact the Blue Line, making C-Train service to Zoo Station unavailable from 8 p.m. on Friday, August 8th, through to the end of Sunday, August 10th.
A bus service will operate between Bridgeland/Memorial Station with drop-off only at the North Parking Lot. Visit the Calgary Transit website as you plan your zoo trip.
Early Zoo Closure: Last entry to the zoo for guests and members will be 3:00 p.m. on Friday, August 8th, to accommodate setup for our Cocktails for Conservation event. Thank you for your understanding.
Destination Africa: Destination Africa will close at 5:00 p.m. on Sunday, August 17th, to accommodate setup for FOCUSED: Destination Africa, presented by the Camera Store. Thank you for your understanding.
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, 19, and 27
August 2, 3, 10, 16, 24, and 31
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.
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.
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!
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.