Alberta Biodiversity Festival
IT’S IN OUR NATURE
Discover the Beauty of Alberta’s Biodiversity
From the beautiful grasslands to the iconic boreal forest, Alberta’s natural landscapes are diverse and captivating. The goal of this festival is to empower people with the knowledge, tools, and inspiration needed to think, plan, and take action while keeping Alberta’s fish, water, wildlife, and ecosystems at the forefront of their minds. This collaborative endeavor was made possible through the partnership between the Wilder Institute/Calgary Zoo and the Government of Alberta, including their Bow Habitat Station in Inglewood. Join us each year to celebrate the rich biodiversity in our province and what can be done for these diverse ecosystems.
We celebrated our third Alberta Biodiversity Festival at the zoo September 6-8th and had a special wrap-up event on September 14th at Bow Habitat Station. We look forward to welcoming you back in September 2025 for more family-friendly activities.
Be a Champion for Wildlife Conservation
Alberta’s wildlife is an incredible treasure, and together, we can help protect it for future generations. Our festival activities are not only educational but also lots of fun! They are designed to inspire the whole family to learn, care, and take action for the flora and fauna in our own backyards. Let’s be champions for Alberta’s biodiversity together!
Wild Alberta Hub
In the summer, we feature the Wild Alberta Hub over a 6-week period in July and August in preparation for the Alberta Biodiversity Festival in September. Every two weeks, we will highlight a different ecosystem in Alberta with a range of value-add activities that will celebrate the rich biodiversity in Alberta and showcase the remarkable conservation programs of the Wilder Institute/Calgary Zoo. Get ready for an adventure filled with learning, excitement, and conservation at the Wild Alberta Hub! Join us each week Wednesday-Friday from 12:00-3:00 pm at the lawn space across from the muskox habitat.
Summer Fun: Albertan Style!
Learn about animal adaptations and building animal habitats.
Understand nature through observations and handling biofacts.
Play engaging conservation-based games.
Our Mission
By conserving, protecting, and revering our province’s precious biodiversity, Albertans can ensure that both wildlife and future generations can revel in it the benefits and enjoyment that its biodiversity provides. After all, it’s in our nature.
Alberta Biodiversity Festival
Activity Book
Download the Alberta Biodiversity Festival Activity Book to explore the incredible natural regions of Alberta, discover its rich biodiversity, and learn about conservation programs from the Wilder Institute/Calgary Zoo and the Government of Alberta.
JOIN THE MOVEMENT
Support Wildlife Conservation
Incredible successes can be achieved when people are inspired to support wildlife conservation. Together with your support, we can make the world a wilder place.
From symbolically adopting an endangered species in Alberta through the WildCare Adopt-a-Species program, to participating in the annual Wild Run, you can make a difference!
Conservation
We are passionate about wildlife conservation
We are an internationally recognized leader in the science of saving endangered species. Your support of the zoo means you’re also being a conservation champion.