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.
Zoolights

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Zoolights 2023

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November 15, 2024 - January 5, 2025

ZOOLIGHTS

ZOOLIGHTS, presented by Olympia Trust Company, is set to be BIGGER, BRIGHTER, and BOLDER than ever before! Back for its 28th season, the city’s favourite sparkling spectacle is sure to ignite your festive spirit as the zoo transforms into a magical winter wonderland.

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Zoolights 2023
Nov - Jan

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ZOOLIGHTS

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Snow Globes
Nov - Jan

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Snow Globes

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ZOOLIGHTS 2023
Nov - Jan

Family-Friendly

ZOOLIGHTS & Carve ‘N’ Go Combo

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Carve 'N' Go
Nov - Jan

Family-Friendly

Sunlight to ZOOLIGHTS & Carve ‘N’ Go Combo

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Dinner
December

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Festive Brunch

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Zoolights
December 24

Family-Friendly

Sunlight to ZOOLIGHTS Holiday Feast

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Festive Brunch
December 24

Family-Friendly

ZOOLIGHTS Holiday Feast

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December 31

Adults-Only

Zoo Year’s Eve: Adult Night (18+)

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ZOOLIGHTS 2024
December 31

Family-Friendly

Zoo Year’s Eve: Family Night

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Snow Globes
December 31

Adults-Only

Zoo Year’s Eve: Snow Globes

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Zoolights Feast
December 31

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Zoo Year’s Eve: Family Night Feast

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