Building Closure Alert

The African Rainforest Building is currently closed. Thank you for your understanding.

Area Closure Alerts

The Garden Gallery in the ENMAX Conservatory will be closed from Monday, November 11th, through to Thursday, November 14th, to accommodate setup for ZOOLIGHTS, presented by Olympia Trust Company.

Thank you for your understanding.

Animal Viewing Impacts

Taylor Family Foundation Polar Bear Sanctuary: Our polar bear ‘Siku’ will only be viewable in the inner courtyard of his habitat from Monday, November 18th, through to Thursday, November 21st, due to maintenance in his primary habitat.

Land of Lemurs Walkthrough & Outdoor Gorilla Amphitheatre: The two outdoor animal viewing areas will close for the season beginning on October 15. Lemurs and gorillas will be viewable in their indoor habitats.

PETRONAS Gateway to Asia: The building will have adjusted viewing from September 23 until mid-November while we complete mechanical upgrades to the Malayan tapir habitat. Komodo dragons will remain viewable indoors. Malayan tapirs and red-crowned cranes will be viewable in their outdoor habitats (weather permitting). White-handed gibbons will not be viewable for the duration of the project.

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.

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Carve 'N' Go

Buy Tickets

Carve 'N' Go

Your ticket includes entry to ZOOLIGHTS starting at 5 p.m., plus a delicious meal, choose between a tasty 8oz AAA Alberta Beef Striploin or our mouthwatering vegetarian/vegan option, Alberta Chickpea Curry!

Pricing
$40.95

When: November 15th - January 5th*
Pickup time: Between 5:00 PM - 7:30 PM.
ZOOLIGHTS: 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Where: Kitamba Cafe

ZOOLIGHTS is closed to the public and members on the following dates:

  • November 26: Closed for a private event

  • December 25: The Wilder Institute/Calgary Zoo is closed.

  • December 31: Zoo Year's Eve - this evening requires a separate ticket.

TICKETS MUST BE PURCHASED ONLINE IN ADVANCE. ZOOLIGHTS + Dinner combo tickets will not be available for purchase on site. 

Please note: Combo ticket sales end midnight 2 days prior to day of visit.

Menu

8oz AAA Alberta Beef Striploin
Served with mashed potatoes, Yorkshire pudding, vegetables, and red wine demi-glaze.

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Alberta Chickpea Curry (V/VE)
Served with steamed basmati rice, poppadum, and mix green salad.

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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.