Closure Alerts

Christmas Day: The Wilder Institute/Calgary Zoo will be closed on Wednesday, December 25th, for both day admission and ZOOLIGHTS, presented by Olympia Trust Company. Normal operations will resume on December 26th.

New Year’s Eve: On Tuesday, December 31st, last entry for day admission and members will be at 3 p.m. with grounds cleared at 4 p.m. to accommodate set up for our Zoo Year’s Eve event, presented by Orange Frog.

Thank you for your understanding.

Animal Viewing Impacts

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.

African Savannah Yard: Our Hartmann’s mountain zebras and ostriches will be off-view until early 2025 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.

Public Notice

Pesticide application to control the invasive species Flowering Rush (Butomus umbellatus) will occur within the property boundary of the Wilder Institute/Calgary Zoo under approval from Alberta Environment and Protected Areas. For full details or information on appeals, click here.
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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.