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2010 |
February |
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In the Heat of the Night
February 13 (SOLD OUT) or 14, 2010
6:00 pm to 10:00 pm
$80 per person for tables for two;
$75 per person for tables of four or six
Buy your tickets online here.
Surprise your sweetie with a plush toy for only $10
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This romantic evening includes a delicious candlelit dinner buffet in the all new ENMAX conservatory. Follow dinner with a naughty talk about the mind-boggling world of critter romance!
The program includes dinner, natural history presentation, live music and a cash bar. Adults only!
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April |
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Easter Eggstravaganza
April 2 & 3 - Good Friday & Saturday of the Easter Weekend
9:00am to 4:00pm
Value Added with Zoo Admission
Hop on down to the Calgary Zoo for an egg-stra special Easter! Cadbury has once again supported us and will be a big part of the day with the Cadbury Scavenger hunt!
Search the zoo for clues and find that Cadbury treat! (Please note all treats must be given to parents, not children). Kids can play Easter themed games or visit the Calgary Co-op Cookie Coop for a specially designed cookie just for them.
There will also be fabulous main stage entertainment from 10:30 am to 1:30 pm. on our west lawn. This Egg-cellent Easter is the best deal in town, FREE with Zoo admission!!!
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Earth Day
10:00 am to 3:00 pm
Sunday, April 18
Value added with Zoo Admission.
Before the actual Earth Day on April 22, come down to the Zoo and learn some tips and tricks on what you can do to make a difference! Kids can write their message to the Earth with the Chalk walk for earth.
The Calgary Zoo is your conservation leader. See how we have transformed the ENMAX Conservatory with all the latest energy conservation technologies which has afforded this building a gold leed status.
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May |
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Hulabazoo
Saturday, May 8
10:00 am to 4:00 pm
Value added with Zoo Admission.
Bring your whole herd to Calgary’s Child Magazines and Shine FM’s HULABAZOO and enjoy a fun-filled day for the whole family! Go wild with our Scavenger Hunt; explore the zoo and enter your completed scavenger card to win fabulous prizes.
Join Calgary Zoo naturalists for lively presentations throughout the day that will get you a little closer to nature! Our entertainment stage under the 'big top' will feature interactive theatre, performances and more!
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Mother’s Day Brunch
Sunday, May 9
9:00 am OR 11:30 am OR 2:00 pm seating
Adult 36.95
Senior 34.95
Youth 36.95
Child 22.95
We all know moms play a special role in nature and here’s your chance to learn about some of the jobs animal mother’s have and delight in a scrumptious brunch buffet. We'll fill your minds and bellies before you head out to explore the zoo on your own.
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June |
 | POP n’ a PANCAKE - Father’s Day Brunch
Sunday, June 20
9:00 am OR 11:30 am seating
Adult 36.95
Senior 34.95
Youth 36.95
Child 22.95
Join us for an interactive performance that provides a sneak peak into animal Dads at our Father’s Day Brunch. A buffet feast fit for kings will fuel you up for a zoo scavenger hunt and maybe you can swing by the gorilla exhibit and really see where Dad evolved from ;o). | |
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Ale & Tail Canadian Beerfest
Wednesday, June 30
7:00pm to 12:00 am
$50 Adults Only
A unique, fun and absolutely interactive way to spend Canada Day EVE! Your ticket includes; sampling Canadian beers, a good ol Canadian Backyard BBQ Dinner with all the fix’ns and The Great Canadian Race through the Zoo!
Your team races through the Zoo finding answers to clues, completing challenges and general mayhem! It is too much fun for words! Bring your own team of 10 or we will get you on a team, so no worries about coming solo. What a fun way to meet fellow proud-beer-loving-Canadians.
It is not very often adults get the Zoo to themselves. This event is NOT to be missed, it is a guaranteed good time! (Proper foot wear for “walking quickly” hence running, recommended)
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September |
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Zoogala – PRIMAL – We’re gonna party like it’s 99,000 BC
Friday, September 10
6:00 pm to Midnight
EARLY BIRD PRICE $99 - VIP $200
Tickets on sale June 1
Get your caveman on with The Calgary Zoo’s Annual Fundraiser! We DARE you to find a party that delivers more FUN for this price!
Your ticket includes: food, wine and cocktail sampling from calgary’s hottest restaurants and beverage companies, interactive entertainment like temporary tattoo artists, fortune tellers and tribal dance performances, a live party band to dance under the stars to, a unique silent auction with items like being a zookeeper for the day, animal encounters along the pathways with critters like pot bellied pigs or owls and finally an opportunity to get Primal, dress like a caveman and go wild all for an amazing cause!!!
VIP Ticket gets all of the above PLUS Behind the Scenes Tours will some our fabulous animals! This is an Adults Only event, No exceptions!
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| Princess Day
Saturday, September 25
10:00am to 3:00 pm
Her Royal Highness has requested the presence of all Princesses and Princes from all over the land to come to the Calgary Zoo on this day to hold court, enjoy royal games and jovial court jesters and to help a cause that ALL princesses should care about, FROGS!! Frogs around the world are in a crisis and it’s up to the Princesses and Princes to save them.
Don’t forget to wear your Princess gown and tiaras or your Princely garb and crown because all Prince’s and Princesses will receive a discount on admission that day if in full regalia. You may even meet a real PRINCESS in person. Everyone is encouraged to wear a crown to the Zoo that day because you can enter to win fabulous prizes if you are wearing one!
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October |
 | Boo at the Zoo - NIGHT
Tuesday, October 26 to Saturday, October 30
6:30 pm to 9:00 pm
Gates close at 8:00 pm – Pre-purchased tickets only LIMITED TICKETS per night
Take a terrifying journey that will surely delight your 3-12 year old. Spookies Haunted House will thrill the older children and the Toddler Friendly area is just perfect for the little ones with fun Halloween themed games for them to play. Halloween wouldn’t be complete without a treat and every child (12 and under) will receive one! |  |
 | Boo at the Zoo - DAYTIME
Sunday, October 31
10:00 am to 3:00 pm
Value Added with Zoo Admission
This event is just perfect for the little ones with fun Halloween themed games for them to play. Costume parade and Batty Bat Show!
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November |
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ZOOLIGHTS
Friday, Nov.26 2010 to Sunday, January 2, 2011 (CLOSED CHRISTMAS DAY & EXCLUDING ZOO YEARS EVE)
6:00 pm to 9:00 pm - Gates close at 8:30 pm
Zoolights at the Calgary Zoo is one of western Canada’s most spectacular and largest Holiday light shows. Surround your family with the beauty and splendour of over 1.5 million twinkling lights. This interactive light show immerses you in the spirit of the season and will tempt all five senses. Chat live with Santa direct from the North Pole with our exclusive SantaVision. Our creamy hot chocolate will always hit the spot on a cool night, while our cracking fire pits will keep you toasty warm as you listen to the festive choirs singing holiday favourites.
Our kids play areas are ideal for Holiday fun with the likes of Snowball Alley, Snow Bowling, The Reindeer Stables or Snigloo, where you can make your own igloo! Our customer favourites Candy Cane Lane and the Tunnel of Love are always part of the show because where else will all the couples get engaged?
Zoolights at the Calgary Zoo has so much to offer. It epitomizes the holiday spirit that is why it’s Calgary’s Favourite Holiday Tradition! Don’t miss it!
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December |
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Zoo Year’s Eve
Friday, December 31
6:00 pm to 9:00 pm
Gates close at 8:30 pm. LIMITED TICKETS AVAILABLE
Welcome the New Year with your friends at the Calgary Zoo! Enjoy fabulous entertainment and the beautiful lights of Zoolights. At 8:30 pm a spectacular fireworks display will cap the evening off with a bang and still leave time for Mom & Dad to enjoy the evening too! |  |
