Access and Viewing Impacts: Tree Pruning in Wild Canada

Tree pruning will impact access and viewing:

The Brawn Family Foundation Bugtopia playground will open at 10:00 a.m. on Monday, April 7th, and be closed all day on Wednesday, April 9th

Our North American porcupine ‘Nettles’ will be off-view on Tuesday, April 8th

Thank you for your understanding.

Outdoor Viewing Closures: Land of Lemurs Walkthrough and Gorilla Amphitheatre

Land of Lemurs Walkthrough & the outdoor Gorilla Amphitheatre are closed for the season. Lemurs and gorillas are viewable in their indoor habitats.

Wild After Hours: Otters (18+)

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Wild After Hours: Otters (18+)

Dive into the secret world of otters at this adults-only evening that uncovers the fascinating lives of these playful aquatic creatures. Begin your evening with an exclusive, after-hours viewing of our Northern American river otters in the Brawn Family Foundation River Lodge, and then head to Safari Lodge to enjoy a delicious four-course meal.

Your evening also includes a captivating presentation about these incredible animals, featuring stories, photos, and videos from the dedicated staff who care for them. Don’t miss out on this otterly unique experience—grab your tickets before they’re gone!

When: Sunday, June 22nd and Sunday, June 29th, 2025

Time: 5:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.

Ticket Price: $125 + GST

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Your Ticket Includes

  • Zoo admission from 3:00 p.m.
  • Exclusive access to the Brawn Family Foundation River Lodge between 5:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
  • A signature drink and four-course meal in Safari Lodge
  • Fascinating presentation about otters which includes stories, photos and videos from the staff who care for them
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Event Schedule

  • 3:00 p.m. – Guests are welcome to arrive and start their exploration of the zoo.
  • 5:00 p.m. – The event officially begins with exclusive access to the Brawn Family Foundation River Lodge in Wild Canada. Exclusive access ends at 6 p.m.
  • 5:30 p.m. – The bar in Safari Lodge opens for Wild After Hours guests to purchase a beverage.
  • 6:00 p.m. – Doors open to Safari Lodge dining room where the signature drink will be handed out.
  • 6:45 p.m.  – The dinner service and presentation portion of the evening commences.
  • 9:00 p.m. – Evening concludes.
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Additional Booking Information

  • Ticket includes: zoo admission from 3 p.m., a signature drink, a four-course plated dinner, and a fascinating  presentation about the Northern American river otters including stories, videos, and more.
  • Each table can accommodate up to six to eight guests. Should you buy tickets for a group of four or less, please be aware that you might share your table with other attendees.
  • Please note that our menu items marked as GF are gluten-friendly as we are not a gluten-free facility.
  • This is an ‘adults only’ (18+) experience. Guests arriving for this experience with children/infants will not be admitted. No refunds will be provided.
  • Parking is $13 and is not included. Wild Journey members receive free parking if they have successfully registered with ParkPlus.
  • Wild Adventurer members receive a 10% discount. Members can access their discount by logging into your membership account. If you are unsure of your membership login DO NOT create your own login, please email TicketandMembership@calgaryzoo.com for assistance.
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