Avian Influenza Protocols

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has confirmed the presence of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) within 200 kilometres of the Wilder Institute’s Calgary Zoo.

The health and well-being of the animals in our care remains our top priority. Out of an abundance of caution, we’re proactively implementing the following measures to protect our avian species:

  • Footbaths have been installed at the entrances to The Larry Ruskin Penguin Plunge, the Jihad Shibley Rocky Mountain Aviary, and the African Rainforest Aviary for all staff, volunteers, guests, and contractors entering these spaces.
  • Birds will continue to have outdoor access where appropriate and weather permitting.

Thank you for your understanding and continued support as we work to keep the animals we love safe.

Animal Viewing Impacts and Adjusted Hours

Grizzly Bears: Our grizzly bear cubs are currently off-habitat to support their first winter sleep.

Adjusted Hours: With Alberta remaining on daylight time year-round, we will be adjusting our operating hours through winter to account for later sunrise and sunset. Starting on Friday, November 13, through Friday, February 12, we will be open daily from 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., with last entry at 4:30 p.m.

West Gate Closure

Due to significant construction activities in and around Imagine Asia, the zoo’s West Gate will 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: Snow Leopards (18+)

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When: 

  • Sunday, September 20, 2026 (SOLD OUT)

  • Sunday, September 27, 2026 (SOLD OUT)

Where: Imagine Asia and Safari Lodge

Time: 5:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.

Your ticket gives you access to the zoo starting at 3 p.m. For more event details, please click here!

Ticket Price: $130 + GST per person

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Members must be signed in prior to adding tickets to their cart. Log into your ACCOUNT to access gate pass and member pricing.

  • Wildlife Guardians receive 20% off and Wild Adventurers receive 10% off at this event.

  • 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.

*If you book 8 or more tickets at once, you will receive a 10% discount.

Additional Booking Information:

  • This is an adults-only experience (18+), valid ID will be required to enter. Guests arriving for this experience with children/infants will not be admitted. No refunds will be provided.

  • Tickets are not sold onsite and must be purchased online in advance. 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.

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

  • Parking is $14 and is not included. Wild Journey and Wildlife Guardian members receive free registered parking 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's Calgary Zoo for more details.