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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Legacy Giving

We can work with you to build a meaningful plan that can help minimize your taxes and create a lasting legacy.

Gift in Your Will

Leaving a gift in your will to the Wilder Institute/Calgary Zoo can help protect the future of wildlife and wild places. This act of generosity will cost you nothing today, and it can create a conservation legacy that will be felt for years to come.

In addition to helping make the world wilder, a gift in your will to the Wilder Institute/Calgary Zoo will:

  • Create valuable tax advantages which could reduce or eliminate the taxes due on your final return
  • Leave behind a meaningful legacy for others to remember you by
  • Allow you to update your will at any time
  • Give you membership in our Snowy Owl Society and offer many unique and exciting opportunities at the Wilder Institute/Calgary Zoo

If you’re ready to create your legacy with a planned gift to the Wilder Institute/Calgary Zoo, or if you’ve already made arrangements to include us in your will, please let us know.

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Snowy Owl Society

The Wilder Institute/Calgary Zoo has been the grateful beneficiary of many planned and legacy gifts from those who recognize the importance of conservation for today and the generations to come. The Snowy Owl Society celebrates exceptional supporters who believe in creating a wilder future.

Members of the Snowy Owl Society receive:

  • A Snowy Owl Society pin
  • The opportunity to be recognized in the Legacy Garden on zoo grounds
  • Invitations to annual donor events and exclusive opportunities
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Life Insurance & RRSPs

There are more ways to leave a legacy. Gifts of securities, life insurance, and RRSPs can help ensure the future of wildlife and wild places.

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*This content is intended to provide general information.

We encourage you to talk to your loved ones about your gift plans and seek guidance from a professional advisor.

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Sonia Law
Senior Development Officer, Philanthropy & Planned Giving
(403) 294-7677
SoniaL@CalgaryZoo.com

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