Adjusted Hours and Impacts

Taylor Family Foundation Polar Bear Sanctuary: Our polar bear ‘Siku’ will not be viewable from 2 p.m. on Tuesday, November 4th until the afternoon of Wednesday, November 5th, to accommodate maintenance to the lower habitat pool.

Penguin Plunge: The indoor Penguin Plunge habitat will be closed from Monday, November 3rd through to the end of day on Thursday, November 6th, to accommodate upgrades to the cooling system.

Rainforest Building: The Rainforest Building will open at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, November 4th, to give our western lowland gorilla troop the space, comfort, and privacy they need as they meet their newest member, ‘Johari’.

Prehistoric Park Seasonal Closure: Prehistoric Park will be closed for the season from October 27th, 2025, pending favorable weather conditions.

Animal Viewing Impacts:

PETRONAS Gateway to Asia Malayan Tapir Viewing: ‘Sempurna’ and her calf will 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.

Protecting our Birds: Updates Effective October 31
Our Animal Care, Health & Welfare (ACHW) team has downgraded our Avian Influenza threat level.

Please note the following changes effective today:

All birds have outdoor access if they choose and if weather permits

The Rainforest Aviary and the Jihad Shibley Rocky Mountain Aviary are open

Penguin Plunge and the Rainforest Aviary continue to have foot baths at entrances for guests to use

Our dedicated ACHW team will continue to monitor the situation and prioritize the health and well-being of the animals in our care. Thank you for your understanding and continued support as we work to keep the animals we all care about safe.

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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Holiday Brunch

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Holiday Brunch at Safari Lodge

Enjoy a holiday-themed brunch with all the trimmings, including special seasonal décor, festive dishes, delicious desserts, and winter colouring for kids!

WHEN:
Sunday. December 21st, 2025 & Sunday, December 28th, 2025

WHERE: Safari Lodge

Ticket Prices: 
General (16-59): $66.00 +GST
Child (3-15): $40.00 +GST
Senior (60+): $64:00 +GST
Infants (under 3): Free

Adventurer Member Price: 10% off, log in to your member account to access member priced tickets.
Guardian Member Price: 20% off, log in to your member account to access member priced tickets.


SCHEDULE: There are 3 seating times available. Please select the time associated with the seating of your choice when selecting tickets.

  • First Seating: 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. - (arrival time 9:00 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.)

  • Second Seating: 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. - (arrival times 11:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.)

  • Third Seating: 2:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. - (arrival times 2:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.)



    CLICK HERE to learn more about the experience, see the menus and up to date information about your visit.

Booking Information

  • Seating will be at tables for groups booked on an order. Guests that are on separate orders that wish to be seated together must be requested in advance in the note field below and booked into the same location and time. Tables will not be re-arranged on the day of the brunch.

  • All special diets must be pre-ordered and requested by Midnight 1 day prior to the event. This can be completed in the note field below or contacting Guest Relations (403)-232-9300.

  • Ticket sales end at midnight 1 day prior to the event.

  • Includes Day Admission to the Wilder Institute/Calgary Zoo starting at 9:00 a.m. First seating can enter starting at 8:45 a.m.

  • Does NOT include admission to ZOOLIGHTS which is a separate ticketed event.

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

  • Please note that your ticket price already includes gratuity, which compensates our staff for their service.

  • Please plan your arrival time accordingly to allow yourself sufficient time to enjoy brunch during your seating. Please note both the room and buffet will be cleared promptly at the end of the seating time. Thank you for your understanding.

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.