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.
Wild Canada will open at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, March 1st, to accommodate our FOCUSED event, presented by the Camera Store.
Land of Lemurs Walkthrough & Outdoor Gorilla Amphitheatre: The two outdoor animal viewing areas are closed for the season. Lemurs and gorillas will be viewable in their indoor habitats.
African Savannah Yard: Our 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.
Adults-Only
The Grazers Dining Series is back for 2025! Get ready for a fun-filled evening filled with incredible food, great company, and amazing flavours. Each evening features a delicious dinner crafted by Executive Chef Kenneth Titcomb, expertly paired with alcohol selections, and a special guest speaker.
We’re kicking off the series with a Farm to Table family-style dining experience. Enjoy a curated meal that highlights the best of our local partners, Rose Mary (Poplar Bluff Organics) and Calvin Raessler (Top Grass Cattle Company), as we celebrate fresh, sustainable ingredients.
Dates: Friday, March 14th, 2025
Time: Doors open at 5:30 p.m., dinner starts at 6:00 p.m. sharp
Price: $110 + GST per person per night (includes gratuity)
Poplar Bluff Organics is a farm based in Strathmore and supplies gourmet organic vegetables to the Calgary area. They offer a variety of produce, including potatoes, carrots, beets, and more. Certified by Ecocert Canada, Poplar Bluff Organics is committed to sustainability, affordability and fair wages, safety and respect for their staff.
Top Grass Cattle Company, located near Drumheller, specializes in producing grass-fed, grass-finished beef without the use of added hormones, antibiotics, or grain. Their cattle roam free-range pastures, grazing on grasslands free from herbicides and pesticides and abundant in clean water, fresh air, and space to express natural cattle behaviour.
