As of August 26th, the City of Calgary has resumed Stage 4 Outdoor Water Restrictions while they complete urgent repairs to the Bearspaw South Feeder Main. We will continue to adjust our daily operations to ensure compliance with the restrictions that are in place, while ensuring the safety, health, and well-being of the animals we love and care for.
We are taking the following steps to limit the use of city water:
ENMAX Conservatory, September 17: The ENMAX Conservatory will close at 3:00 p.m. on Tuesday, September 17th, to accommodate a private event.
ENMAX Conservatory, September 18: The ENMAX Conservatory will close at 3:00 p.m. on Wednesday, September 18th, to accommodate a private event.
Zoo Closure, September 19: The Wilder Institute/Calgary Zoo will be closed to the public (members and day admission) on Thursday, September 19th, 2024, while we host the final event of the 2024 AZA Annual Conference.
Zoo Closure, September 26: The Wilder Institute/Calgary Zoo will close at 3 p.m. on Thursday, September 26th for a private staff and volunteer celebration. The last entry for members and day admission will be 3 p.m. The zoo grounds will be cleared by 4 p.m.
Thank you for your understanding!
African Savannah Yard: Our Hartmann’s mountain zebras and ostriches will be off-view until the end of the year 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.
Where: Exploration Asia and Safari Lodge
When: Saturday, October 5th & Saturday. October 12th
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 p.m, a welcome drink, four-course plated dinner, and a fascinating tiger presentation including stories, videos and more.
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.
After you place your tickets in the cart you will be directed to select your Entrée choice and add any additional dietary or seating requests.
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.