• Do you or a loved one have a favorite zoo animal? Sponsor an animal through our ZooCare program to give as a unique gift while helping all of the Zoo's fauna and flora.
  • Elephants are the second largest land animal and are highly intelligent. One of the few species that is capable of self recognition.
 
Bathtime with the Elephants
Image Ever wonder how zookeepers scrub behind an elephant's ear?  Learn this and so much more in this hands on program when you take a behind-the-scenes look at the zoo's pachyderms (including their very large bath) and feed them a treat to reward them for their hard work! 

Maximum group size is 10.
Ages five and older only.  Children must be accompanied by a paying adult and may not attend alone.
Please wear appropriate footwear, no open-toed shoes.
DatesSaturday May 19 - SOLD OUT
Sunday, June 3 - SOLD OUT
Time10:45 am  - 12:30 pm
PriceAdult $80  Child $75
10% discount for Calgary Zoo Engage and Inspire Members
Private Group BookingsIf you have a group of more than 6 - 10 people you may want to consider booking a private Elephant bathtime program. Click here for more information.


To register for Zoo programs:

Phone (403) 232 – 9300 or visit our Guest Relations Area at the Zoo’s North entrance between 9:00 am and 5:00 pm.  Program fees do not include GST and are non-refundable and non-exchangeable. Registrations are accepted in the order in which fees are received. Please note that prices and dates are subject to change.

PLEASE NOTE: 

As of January 1, 2011 day-time parking in the North Parking Lot will not be included in your program price. 

*  Please pull a parking ticket upon entrance to the parking lot.
*  The $5 fee is payable at the Pay-On-Foot stations at the Zoo entrance, the Guest Relations desk,
    the pay station on the main north plaza or at the exit booth (credit card only at exit)
*  There is a 30-minute grace period for drop-offs
*  This parking ticket MUST be used in order for you to exit the parking lot.