Come one, come all to the zoo’s first ever online auction! Proceeds from the Online Auction will directly support the Calgary Zoo’s Wildlife Conservation Center and the Whooping Crane Recovery Program, proudly sponsored by ConocoPhilips Canada. Anyone (18+) can bid on priceless Zoonique experiences, panda memorabilia, nature inspired art, staycations, culinary and more! Auction runs September 3, 2021 to September 30, 2021.
A win-win for you and for wildlife conservation. Get your ticket(s) now to the zoo's first ever online raffle! Proceeds from the 50/50 Raffle will directly support the Calgary Zoo’s Wildlife Conservation Center and the Whooping Crane Recovery Program, proudly sponsored by ConocoPhilips Canada. All residents of Alberta (18+) can purchase tickets to win. Get yours today! Raffle runs September 1, 2021 to September 30, 2021.
The last Locked Zoo of the year is here! Are you ready to release some animals into the wild? This BRAND-NEW game will have you helping to re-introduce endangered and threatened species back into their habitats. Locked Zoo: Wild & Free is a 2-hour, zoo-wide escape game that challenges you to explore the zoo after hours, solve an elaborate series of puzzles, and learn about wildlife conservation.
Brunch lovers rejoice! Safari Sunday Brunch is back! Join us each Sunday - from September 19 through to November 14 - for a unique Calgary brunch experience. Brunch is held in the heart of Destination Africa. You can enjoy both gourmet and comfort breakfast foods, including a free-flowing chocolate fountain with fresh fruit, eggs Benedict with Canadian bacon, a Belgian waffle bar, cooked to order omelettes, and much, much more!
Join us for an evening of dining and discovery as you immerse yourself in conversations about bears of all types. Start the evening with a visit to the bear habitats located in the beautiful Canadian Wilds. Next, head to the Safari Lodge to enjoy a three-course “Canadian” and “bear” themed dinner prepared by our award-winning culinary team.
Dinny t-shirts are on sale now! If you’re looking for the perfect gift for the dino lover in your life, you’re in luck. We're honouring the Calgary Zoo's oldest resident with a collection of Dinny t-shirts, locally designed by C of Dead. Visit our onsite or online gift shop to find an assortment of wonderful souvenirs that celebrate some of the world's most iconic species - don't forget that each purchase made helps support wildlife conservation!
CONTEST NOW CLOSED. Thank you for more than 600 entries! We want to see your best photos of iconic Canadian wildlife! Share your photos with us for a chance to be featured on our website and across our social media channels. Did we mention there's prizes? Content runs from June 1, 2021 - September 1, 2021.
Registration for Fall PD Day Camps is open! Discover the natural world and all its wonder through themed programming developed by our experienced conservation education team. Come join the adventure!
Some cell phone parts use coltan - an ore mined in the Democratic Republic of Congo. The deforestation and mining associated with coltan production has impacted and displaced gorillas, moving them closer to extinction. Recycling our electronic devices reduces the demand for coltan mining. When we lessen the demand for coltan, we are helping to protect gorillas in the wild!
We need your help! This year, the Calgary Zoo is working together with Canadian Wildlife Service, Parks Canada and the International Crane Foundation to determine whether we can use high-resolution satellite imagery to monitor whooping cranes. Channel your inner conservation researcher and join us in testing this new monitoring method!
If you’ve spent time at the Calgary Zoo, or on this website, you know that the zoo is more than just a place to see animals. Like accredited zoos and aquariums across the world, we are a force for animal care research and conservation. Here at the zoo we’re passionate about wildlife conservation. And we know that it takes good science to successfully protect endangered species.
