Adjusted Hours

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, and 19
August 2, 10, and 16

Thank you for your understanding.

Brawn Family Foundation River Lodge: Last entry to the Brawn Family Foundation River Lodge will be at 4:15 p.m. on Sunday, June 22nd and Sunday, June 29th, to accommodate setup for our Wild After Hours: Otters (18+) event. 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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Wild After Hours: Otters

New date now added due to popular demand!
Buy Tickets

Dive Into the World of North American River Otters

Where: Brawn Family Foundation River Lodge and Safari Lodge
When:

Sunday, June 22nd (SOLD OUT)
Sunday, June 29th, 2025 (SOLD OUT)
Friday, July 25th, 2025

Additional dates coming soon! 

Time: 5:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
The event runs from 5:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. but you can start exploring the zoo as early as 3:00 p.m.

For more event details please click here.

Ticket Price: $125 +GST

Member Price: Wild Adventure members receive a 10% discount. Log in to your member account to access member priced tickets.

Tickets must be purchased online in advance of the event.
*If you book 8 or more tickets at once you will receive a 10% group discount.

Additional Booking Information:

  • Ticket includes: zoo admission from 3:00 p.m, a signature drink, four-course plated dinner, and a fascinating tiger presentation including stories, videos and more.

  • Each table can accommodate up to six to eight guests. Should you buy tickets for a group of four or less, please be aware that you might share your table with other attendees.

  • This is an 'adults only' (18+) experience. Guests arriving for this experience with children/infants will not be admitted. No refunds will be provided.

  • Parking is $13 and is not included. Wild Journey members receive free parking if they have successfully registered with ParkPlus.

Bundle & Save on Your Wild After Hours: Otters Experience

When you purchase two Wild After Hours experiences, you'll save 15%. Or, purchase three or more experiences and save 20%!

To take advantage of the bundle and save promotion, follow these simple steps:

  • Add your selected tickets to the cart.

  • Select your dietary preference and entrees on this page.

  • Click "Add to Cart" again to confirm your selections.

  • Want to bundle and save? Select additional events from the right-hand side.

  • Next, you'll be prompted to choose your tickets, dietary requirements, and seating (if applicable) for the additional events you've selected.

  • Review your cart and complete your purchase.

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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.