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 the end of the year 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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ZOOLIGHTS Holiday Feast

December 21, 2024 - December 30, 2024

Make this holiday countdown one to remember with a combo ticket that includes access to ZOOLIGHTS, presented by Olympia Trust Company, and a festive feast to warm you up and fill your belly! Wander through our enchanting light displays and take a break in cozy Safari Lodge to enjoy a delicious buffet.

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Ticket includes: Admission to ZOOLIGHTS and a buffet dinner in Safari Lodge.

Pricing:

General (16+): $64.95 + GST
Child (3-15): $47.95 + GST
*Infants (aged under 3) are free – please let us know you have infants in the note field below.

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When: 

Saturday, December 21st, 2024
Sunday, December 22nd, 2024
Monday, December 23rd, 2024
Tuesday, December 24th, 2024
Thursday, December 26th, 2024
Friday, December 27th, 2024
Saturday, December 28th, 2024
Sunday, December 29th, 2024
Monday, December 30th, 2024

Where: Safari Lodge

Schedule: There are 2 times available. Please select the time associated with the seating of your choice when selecting tickets.

  • First Seating: 5:00 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. (arrival time 5:00 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.)
  • Second Seating: 7:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. (arrival time 7:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.)

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