Adjusted Hours and Impacts

Jihad Shibley Rocky Mountain Aviary: The owl aviary is temporarily closed.

Wild Canada: Wild Canada will close at 4 p.m. on Tuesday, September 30th, for a private event.

Exploration Asia: Exploration Asia will be closed from Bamboo-tique onwards at 2 p.m. on Thursday, October 2nd, to accommodate paving in the area.

ZooDunnit (18+) Early Closures: Kitamba Café and the ENMAX Conservatory will close at 4:00 p.m. on Friday, October 3rd, to accommodate setup for our ZooDunnit (18+) event.

Opening Hours Update – October 4th: The Wilder Institute / Calgary Zoo will be opening to the public at 10:00 a.m. Saturday 4th October, 2025, due to an event in the morning.

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.

PETRONAS Gateway to Asia: Last entry to PETRONAS Gateway to Asia will be at 4:30 p.m. on Saturday, September 20th and Saturday, September 27th, to accommodate setup for Wild After Hours: Malayan Tapirs (18+).

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: Tapirs (18+)

Buy Tickets

Meet ‘Tanuck’ and ‘Sempurna’

Where: PETRONAS Gateway to Asia and Safari Lodge

When:

Saturday, September 20th, 2025 (SOLD OUT)

Saturday, September 27th, 2025 (SOLD OUT)

Saturday, October 25th, 2025


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 Adventurer members receive a 10% discount. Log into 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 p.m., a welcome drink, a four-course plated dinner, and a fascinating presentation about tapirs including stories, videos, and more.

  • Ticket sales from Wild After Hours: Tapirs end at midnight 2 days prior to the event date.

  • 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.

  • Please note that our menu items marked as GF are gluten-friendly as we are not a gluten-free facility.

  • 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.

  • Wild Adventurer members receive a 10% discount. Members can access their discount by logging into your membership account. If you are unsure of your membership login DO NOT create your own login, please email  TicketandMembership@calgaryzoo.com for assistance.

TICKETS ARE NOT SOLD ONSITE and MUST BE PURCHASED ONLINE IN ADVANCE.

Bundle & Save on Your Wild After Hours: Tapir 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.