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.
Grazers Restaurant

Grazers Restaurant

Join us at the heart of the zoo for an unforgettable meal.
Grazer’s restaurant is now closed for the Fall & Winter season.

Discover fine dining in a location like no other

Experience fine dining with a wild twist at this unique venue located at the heart of the Wilder Institute/Calgary Zoo.

Grazers Restaurant

Grazers Restaurant is now closed for the Fall & Winter season.

Check back in Spring 2025 for our new hours of operation.

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The Space

Whether you’re joining us for lunch during your zoo visit or for an intimate event, there’s nothing like eating at the heart of the zoo. Newly renovated, Grazers is the perfect setting for a smaller gathering, featuring floor-to-ceiling windows, cozy cedar paneling, and a private licensed patio so you can graze and gaze at our alpaca herd.

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Grazers Dining Series

The Grazers Dining Series brings tasteful pairings together with a curated menu. In partnership with local breweries, distilleries, and vineyards, this dinner series brings you inspired conversation with the artisans behind the bottle.

Stay tuned for details of the 2025 Grazers Dining Series!

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