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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Exploration Asia & Gateway to Asia

From grassy plains to the northern tundra, Asia is a continent full of incredible creatures designed to thrive in unique conditions. Prepare to be surprised by our Pallas’s cats and charmed by our red pandas.

Meet forest dwellers and cliff climbers

When you move through Exploration Asia and Gateway to Asia, you’ll discover rich biodiversity that thrives across a variety of different landscapes. Our lush habitats are home to our Malayan tapirs and our white-handed gibbons, and all manner of animals that will dazzle you.

Red Panda Markhor Amur Tiger

Exploration Asia & Gateway to Asia

Mammals

Amur Tiger

Amur Tigers

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Bactrian Camels

Bactrian Camels

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Japanese Macaque

Japanese Macaques

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Japanese Serow

Japanese Serow

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Tapir

Malayan Tapirs

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Pallas's Cat

Pallas’s Cats

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Red Pandas

Red Pandas

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Siberian Musk Deer

Siberian Musk Deer

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Snow Leopard Zoo Grounds, Exploration Asia, Gateway to Asia, Alberta, Canada

Snow Leopards

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Turkmenian Markhor

Turkmenian Markhor

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White-Handed Gibbons

White-Handed Gibbons

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Gateway to Asia

Reptiles

Komodo Dragons

Komodo Dragons

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Exploration Asia

Birds

Blue Peafowl

Blue Peafowl

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Dalmatian Pelicans

Dalmatian Pelicans

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Red-crowned Crane

Red-Crowned Cranes

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Dr. Adriana penguin chick exam

Care & Conservation

How we care for them

From the Komodo dragon to the Amur tiger, no two species in Exploration Asia are the same. Discover how we meet the different needs of the animals in our care.

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Wilder Institute

Making the world a wilder place

Learn more about our conservation efforts at the Wilder Institute, like the Kianjavato Lemur & Reforestation Initiative and the Cross River Gorilla Initiative.
Community Conservation Efforts

Exploration Asia & Gateway to Asia

Things to Explore

Exploration Asia & Gateway to Asia are big places with lots to do. What will you do when you visit?  

Red Pandas

Exploration Asia

From the Amur tigers’ lagoon to the red panda hut, there’s plenty to be wowed by.

Komodo Dragon

Gateway to Asia

Did you see the white-handed gibbons swing through the trees? Discover how species mix when they go to visit the Malaysian tapir.

Animal zones

More to Discover

Mandrill

Destination Africa

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Wolves / Wolf

Wild Canada

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