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.
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Playgrounds
& Kids’ Activities

Going to the zoo should make you feel like a kid again. We’re making memories for kids with playgrounds and rides that make the zoo even wilder.
Bugtopia
Bugtopia
Bugtopia

    Brawn Family Foundation Bugtopia

    This larger-than-life interactive playground is designed for children of all ages (particularly those from 7-12). With select accessible and inclusive play features, you’ll be immersed in the world of insects.

    Hours

    Open daily, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

    Location

    In The Canadian Wilds

    Co-op kids zone playground
    Co-op kids zone rides

      Calgary Co-op Kids Zone

      Designed with toddlers in mind, there’s no better way to burn some energy than this playground – except maybe the Wildlife Carousel!

      Tickets for the Wildlife Carousel can be purchased at the Carousel or at any of our gift shops. Debit or credit are the preferred payment methods; however, cash is accepted. Cost:

      • Single ride: $3
      • All-day ride: $8 for non-members, $5 for members

      Playground

      Open daily, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

      Electric Train

      Closed for Fall & Winter season.

      Wildlife Carousel

      11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (Weekends Only, Weather Permitting)

      Location

      In Exploration Asia

      *Hours are subject to weather and other conditions and may change without notice.

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      Playgrounds

      Kinsmen Zooventure Playground

      An adventure awaits. Explore animal-themed slides and tunnels and mazes galore.

      Hours

      Open daily, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

      Location

      In Destination Africa

      Dino Dig
      Dino Dig

        Prehistoric Park Dino Slide and Dino Dig

        It’s time to get up close and personal with dinosaurs. Climb inside and slide back out of a T. rex’s mouth, and become a paleontologist for a day by discovering bones in the Dino Dig.

        Hours

        Open daily, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

        Location

        In Prehistoric Park

        Co-op kids zone train station

        Calgary Co-op Electric Train

        There’s no better way to discover the zoo than by train. Visitors of all ages can travel from Exploration Asia to the Amur tiger habitat and back to the station at the Wildlife Carousel.

        All riders must have a ticket to board the train. Tickets can be purchased at the Wildlife Carousel or at any of our gift shops. Cost:

        • Single ride: $3
        • All-day ride: $8 for non-members, $5 for members

        Hours

        12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.

        Location

        Calgary Co-op Kid’s Zone

        *Hours are subject to weather and other conditions and may change without notice.