Wildlife And Human Life, Together.
Penguin Walk
Back for the 13th year, the Wilder Institute/Calgary Zoo’s annual Penguin Walk is a visitor favourite!
Starting January 11th, you can see our king penguin colony outside of their habitat as they take a royal promenade through the zoo grounds.
Sunday Safari Brunch
Join us for a unique Calgary brunch experience in the heart of Destination Africa. You can enjoy both gourmet and comfort breakfast foods, including a free-flowing chocolate fountain with fresh fruit, eggs Benedict with Canadian bacon, a Belgian waffle bar, cooked to order omelettes, and much more. Get your combo brunch and admission tickets today!
FOCUSED: Wild Canada
FOCUSED, presented by The Camera Store, gives shutterbugs (ages 16+) special early access to Wild Canada before the zoo opens its doors, from 8:00 a.m. on Saturday, March 1st.
You’ll capture stunning photographs of iconic wildlife, ranging from our resident polar bear ‘Siku’ to North American river otters and everything in between. Photographers of all skill levels are welcome.
Zoo Map
Getting Around
Join us on our sustainability mission with our digital map.
Important zoo updates
What you need to know
Early Zoo Closure: February 26
The Wilder Institute/Calgary Zoo will close at 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, February 26th, as we host our annual celebration in recognition of employees who have achieved a service milestone.
Adjusted Zone Opening: March 1
The Wild Canada zone will open at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, March 1st, to accommodate our FOCUSED event, presented by the Camera Store.
Outdoor Viewing Closures: Land of Lemurs Walkthrough and Gorilla Amphitheatre
Land of Lemurs Walkthrough & the outdoor Gorilla Amphitheatre are closed for the season. Lemurs and gorillas are viewable in their indoor habitats.
Animal Viewing Impact: African Savannah Yard
Hartmann’s mountain zebras and ostriches are off-view 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.
Plan your visit
Get Up Close With Wildlife
It’s time to make some memories. Everything you need to know about tickets, parking, our animals, and more to plan an unforgettable day at the zoo can be found here.
Memberships
Wild Journey Membership Program
To simplify our membership program, we’re moving to a two-tiered structure – Wild Explorers and Wild Adventurers. Discover your new membership and sweet, sweet perks.
Animal Zones
Discover Our Animals
From Penguin Plunge to Exploration Asia, our animal zones are home to over 100 species.
Events
Find What’s On Now
Whether you’re into brunch or seeing the zoo after hours, there’s an experience for everyone.
Host an event
Host your event at the zoo
Wow your guests with one of the most unique locations in Calgary. From corporate events to holiday parties and weddings, we partner with you to create remarkable events.
Care & Conservation
Our Approach
We’re not just a zoo – we’re a conservation organization committed to making the world a wilder place.
The Wilder Institute
Let’s make the world a little wilder
The animals we care for aren’t only in the zoo. As a global authority on wildlife conservation, our efforts extend across Canada and around the world.