Closure Alerts

Christmas Day: The Wilder Institute/Calgary Zoo will be closed on Wednesday, December 25th, for both day admission and ZOOLIGHTS, presented by Olympia Trust Company. Normal operations will resume on December 26th.

New Year’s Eve: On Tuesday, December 31st, last entry for day admission and members will be at 3 p.m. with grounds cleared at 4 p.m. to accommodate set up for our Zoo Year’s Eve event, presented by Orange Frog.

Thank you for your understanding.

Animal Viewing Impacts

Land of Lemurs Walkthrough & Outdoor Gorilla Amphitheatre: The two outdoor animal viewing areas will close for the season beginning on October 15. Lemurs and gorillas will be viewable in their indoor habitats.

African Savannah Yard: Our Hartmann’s mountain zebras and ostriches will be off-view until early 2025 while we complete exciting upgrades in the African Savannah Yard, including the construction of a new Savannah Barn for the animals. Our giraffe tower will continue to be viewable throughout the project.

Thank you for your understanding.

Public Notice

Pesticide application to control the invasive species Flowering Rush (Butomus umbellatus) will occur within the property boundary of the Wilder Institute/Calgary Zoo under approval from Alberta Environment and Protected Areas. For full details or information on appeals, click here.
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Sunlight to ZOOLIGHTS Carve 'N' Go Combo

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Sunlights to ZOOLIGHTS Carve 'N' Go Combo

Spend your afternoon exploring the zoo and visiting your favorite animals, then stick around to experience the wonder of ZOOLIGHTS in one unforgettable visit. Make it even more memorable with a combo ticket that includes admission and a delicious dinner! Enjoy either a delicious Chef Carved Alberta Striploin or a hearty vegetarian Chickpea Curry as you take a break from the cold in the cozy Kitamba Café.

Pricing
$63.95

When: November 15th - January 5th*
Admission to the Zoo: 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
ZOOLIGHTS: 5:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Dinner Pickup: 5:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Where: Kitamba Café

ZOOLIGHTS is closed to the public and members on the following dates:

  • November 26: Closed for a private event.

  • December 25: The Wilder Institute/Calgary Zoo is closed.

  • December 31: Zoo Year's Eve - this evening requires a separate ticket.

TICKETS MUST BE PURCHASED ONLINE IN ADVANCE. Sunlight to ZOOLIGHTS + Carve 'N' Go combo tickets will not be available for purchase on-site. 

Please note: Combo ticket sales end 24 hours prior to the event.

Menu

8oz AAA Alberta Beef Striploin
Served with mashed potatoes, Yorkshire pudding, vegetables, and red wine demi-glaze.

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Alberta Chickpea Curry (V/VE)
Served with steamed basmati rice, poppadum, and mix green salad.

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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.