As of August 26th, the City of Calgary has resumed Stage 4 Outdoor Water Restrictions while they complete urgent repairs to the Bearspaw South Feeder Main. We will continue to adjust our daily operations to ensure compliance with the restrictions that are in place, while ensuring the safety, health, and well-being of the animals we love and care for.
We are taking the following steps to limit the use of city water:
Kinsmen Zooventure Playground, September 3-5: The Kinsmen Zooventure Playground in Destination Africa will be closed from Tuesday, September 3rd, through to Thursday, September 5th, to accommodate maintenance and resurfacing work.
Brawn Family Foundation River Lodge, September 6: The Brawn Family Foundation River Lodge will close to the public (members and day admission) at 3:00 p.m. on Friday, September 6th, to accommodate a private event.
Gateway to Asia, September 11: Gateway to Asia will open to the public (members and day admission) at 12:00 p.m. on Wednesday, September 11th, to accommodate a private event.
Zoo Closure, September 19: The Wilder Institute/Calgary Zoo will be closed to the public (members and day admission) on Thursday, September 19th, 2024, while we host the final event of the 2024 AZA Annual Conference.
Zoo Closure, September 26: The Wilder Institute/Calgary Zoo will close at 3 p.m. on Thursday, September 26th for a private staff and volunteer celebration. The last entry for members and day admission will be 3 p.m. The zoo grounds will be cleared by 4 p.m.
Thank you for your understanding!
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.
Announcements
Zoo Closure Alert: The Wilder Institute/Calgary Zoo will be closed to the public (including members and day admission) on Thursday, September 19th, 2024.
Why? We’re thrilled to host the annual conference of the Association of Zoos & Aquariums (AZA), which runs from September 14-19 at the BMO Centre here in Calgary! This prestigious event is the largest and most comprehensive gathering of zoo and aquarium professionals in North America. Attendees will have the opportunity to explore over 150 educational sessions, discover industry successes, experience the latest technology, and connect with 2,000+ passionate professionals dedicated to protecting and saving species.
While the conference spans several days, the zoo will only be closed to the public on September 19th as we welcome conference attendees for a special day at the zoo. It’s the first time in 40 years the conference is being held in Canada, and we’re excited to showcase our beautiful city, province, and incredible zoo with colleagues and professionals from around the world. Our standard hours of operation will resume on Friday, September 20th. Thank you for your understanding!
