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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Fall Harvest Dinner

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Fall Harvest Dinner

Celebrate the season in style with Fall Harvest Dinner, presented by Hydragreens, at the zoo! Explore zoo grounds from 12:00 p.m. onwards, followed by a delicious four-course meal crafted by our award-winning culinary team in Safari Lodge.

Date: Sunday, October 12th, 2025
Where: Safari Lodge
Time: 6:00 p.m. (explore zoo grounds starting from 12:00 p.m.)
Ticket Pricing: 

General (16-59): $70 + GST
Senior (60+): $65 +GST
Child (3-15): $35 +GST
Infants (2 and under) are free - please let us know you have infants in the note field below.

Member Price: 10% off, log in to your member account to access member priced tickets

Click HERE to learn more about the experience and your visit.

Additional Booking Information

  • Guests that have larger groups or wish to be seated together must be requested in advance in the note field below. Tables will not be re-arranged on the evening of event.

  • Infants (under 3) are free, please advise if you have any infants or require a high chair in the note fields below. Must be requested in advance to be accommodated.

  • Parking is $13. Wild Journey members receive free parking if they have successfully registered with ParkPlus.

  • Tickets sales close at 11:59 p.m. on October 9th, 2025; for availability after this date please contact Guest Relations at (403) 232-9300.

  • This event is entirely accessible – if you need to rent a wheelchair or powerchair – please contact Guest Relations at (403) 232-9300 at least 24 hours before the event. These services will not be open during the event without a pre-booking.

  • All special diets must be pre-ordered and requested in the note field below.

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Warm Bread and Butter
Festive inspired compound butter
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Autumn Last Harvest Salad *GF/V
Zoo grown kale and baby lettuce from "Hydragreens", apple, walnut, dried cranberry, goat cheese, Zoo grown rhubarb maple dressing

*DF= Option available with no goat cheese
*Must be pre-ordered on the form below

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Sweet Corn Chowder *GF/V

Smoked corn, paprika oil

*Must be pre-ordered on the form below

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Duo of Turkey

Herb-roasted turkey breast, turkey thigh galantine, stone fruit "Spolumbos" sage bread stuffing, seasonal vegetables, Calvados turkey jus, and cranberry and mandarin compote scented with ginger

Or

Vegan Harvest Bowl *V/GF

Wild rice pilaf, oven-roasted baby squash, yam, Brussels sprouts, Dijon maple dressing

*Must be pre-ordered on the form below

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Pumpkin Cheesecake

With white chocolate chantilly

Or

Vegan Coconut Chocolate Cake GF/DF/V/VE

**Contains nuts**

*Must be pre-ordered on the form below

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GF = Gluten friendly, DF = Dairy friendly, V = Vegetarian, VE = Vegan

General (16 - 59)

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Child (3 - 15)

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Senior (60+)

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**If applicable Early Bird, Promotion or Member Pricing will be applied in the cart.
**Membership must be active at the time of the event to receive member pricing.

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.