Adjusted Hours and Impacts

Polar Bear Viewing Impact: The Taylor Family Foundation Polar Bear Sanctuary will be will be temporarily closed on Tuesday, March 24th and Wednesday, March 25th, to accommodate habitat maintenance. Our polar bear, ‘Siku’, will not be viewable during this time. Thank you for your understanding.

African Rainforest Aviary Pool Cleaning: The African Rainforest Aviary will be closed from Monday, March 30th, through to Wednesday, April 1st, to accommodate pool cleaning. Guests are still welcome to explore the rest of the African Rainforest Building, with both entry and exit through the main doors. Thank you for your understanding.

Early Building Closure: Last entry to the ENMAX Conservatory will be at 3:00 p.m. and last entry to Kitamba Café will be at 3:30 p.m. on Friday, March 27th, to accommodate set up for our ZooDunnit (18+) event. Thank you for your understanding.

Seasonal Closures

Gorilla Amphitheatre: The Gorilla Amphitheatre is closed for the season from October 15th, 2025. Our gorilla troop remains viewable in their indoor habitat.

Prehistoric Park: Prehistoric Park is closed for the season from October 27th, 2025, pending favourable weather conditions.

Animal Viewing Impacts:

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

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.
  • 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. Our peacocks and Dalmatian pelicans are currently spending time in their winter holding space.

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: Penguins (18+)

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Waddle After Hours

Step into the secret world of penguins at this adults-only event that explores the fascinating lives of these unique birds. Begin your evening with an exclusive, after-hours viewing of our Penguin Plunge habitat, then head to Safari Lodge for a delicious four-course meal. Your evening includes a captivating presentation about these incredible animals, featuring stories, photos, and videos from the dedicated staff who care for them. Don’t miss out on this wild after hours evening at the zoo!

When:  

  • Saturday, May 2nd, 2026

  • Saturday, May 16th, 2026

Where: Penguin Plunge and Safari Lodge

Time: 5:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.

Schedule: 

  • 3:00 p.m. – Guests are welcome to arrive and start their exploration of the zoo.

  • 5:00 p.m. – The event officially begins with exclusive access to Penguin Plunge until 6:00 p.m.

  • 5:30 p.m. – The bar in Safari Lodge opens for Wild After Hours guests.

  • 6:00 p.m. – Doors open to Safari Lodge dining room with a welcome drink.

  • 6:30 p.m. – The dinner service and presentation portion of the evening commences.

  • 9:00 p.m. – Evening concludes.

Ticket Price: $130 + GST per person

Groups of 8 or more receive 10% off each ticket.

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Your ticket includes:

  • Zoo grounds admission from 3:00 p.m.

  • Private access to Penguin Plunge from 5:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.

  • A welcome drink

  • A four-course plated dinner

  • A fascinating presentation about penguins including stories, videos, and more!

Add a touch of enchantment with a ZooCare Adoption!

Purchase a symbolic adoption package prior to your seating and it will await your arrival.  Each adoption supports conservation programs like the penguins waddling in our care.

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Wild Adventurer and all Wild Guardians receive discounts on Special Events.

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*Membership must be valid on the date of the visit/experience to receive special pricing. Pricing will be auto applied to the cart.
*Member tickets are intended for the pass holder or member only, purchasing tickets with the special pricing for other use is prohibited.

If you are unsure of your membership login, please DO NOT create a new login, please email TicketandMembership@CalgaryZoo.com for assistance.

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Additional Booking Information:

  • Wild After Hours tickets cannot be applied towards a membership.

  • This event is an adults, 18+ experience. Guests under 18 years old will not be admitted. No refunds will be provided.

  • Tickets for this event are only sold online. Sale ends at midnight, two days prior to the event.

  • Please pre-order  any dietary requests by midnight, two days prior to the event.

  • Guests that wish to be seated with other bookings must add the request in the note field when purchasing their tickets, and ensure both parties are booked for the same date.

  • Your ticket price includes gratuity.

  • ParkPlus Parking at the zoo is $14. Wild Explorer, Wild Adventurer and Wild Guardian members receive free registered parking benefits if they have successfully registered with ParkPlus.

  • Please enter with your tickets at our North Parking Lot and Entrance.

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 Wilder Institute/Calgary Zoo for more details.