Wildlife And Human Life, Together.
Only little for so long!
Babies at the zoo
After months of anticipation and a whole lot of watermelon emojis, the Wilder Institute/Calgary Zoo is thrilled to announce the arrival of its very first Malayan tapir calf — a female born on August 28th to first-time mom ‘Sempurna’.
Our baby tapir ‘Nyawa’ is not the only one we have at the zoo. Watch our baby meerkats become bold savannah explorers on your next visit, and don’t miss out on our bouncing baby bison this fall.
It’s time for some teddy TLC
Teddy Bear Clinic
On Saturday, October 11th, bring your little ones and their favourite plushies to the zoo for some TLC. For just a $5 donation per stuffed toy, our dedicated Animal Health team, educators, and volunteers will help clear up the mystery of visiting the doctor’s office and explain the importance of regular medical care for both animals and people in a fun and informative way – all while supporting a great cause!
When: October 11th
Celebrate Halloween at the zoo!
ZooBOO
Turn trick-or-treating with the kids into a wild adventure at ZooBOO! Join us on October 25th and 26th for a hauntingly good time. With two days of Halloween fun to choose from, get your kids dressed in their most fang-tastic outfits! They can unleash their creativity on a monster mural, enjoy exciting activities, explore kid-friendly treat stations, and discover incredible wildlife from around the world.
Zoo Map
Getting Around
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Important Zoo Updates
What You Need to Know
Early Zone Closure: Wild Canada
Wild Canada will close at 4 p.m. on Tuesday, September 30th, for a private event. Thank you for your understanding.
Area Closure Alert: Jihad Shibley Rocky Mountain Aviary
The Jihad Shibley Rocky Mountain Aviary is temporarily closed. Thank you for your understanding.
Early Zone Closure: October 2
Exploration Asia will be closed from Bamboo-tique onwards at 2 p.m. on Thursday, October 2nd, to accommodate paving in the area. Thank you for your understanding.
ZooDunnit (18+) Early Closures
Kitamba Café will close at 3:00 p.m. and the ENMAX Conservatory will close at 4:00 p.m. on Friday, October 3rd, to accommodate setup for our ZooDunnit (18+) event.
PETRONAS Gateway to Asia Malayan Tapir Viewing
‘Sempurna’ and her calf will have daily access to the main indoor habitat from 10:30 a.m.–1:00 p.m. They’ll also have access to their behind-the-scenes space and may choose to spend time there, especially when the calf is nursing, so viewing isn’t always guaranteed.
Early Closure: PETRONAS Gateway to Asia
Last entry to PETRONAS Gateway to Asia will be at 4:30 p.m. on Saturday, September 20th and Saturday, September 27th, to accommodate setup for Wild After Hours: Malayan Tapirs (18+). Thank you for your understanding.
Exploration Asia Redevelopment: What to Expect
The Exploration Asia Redevelopment project is officially underway! While there are some viewing impacts in the area, you can still visit many of your favourite species.
Species Viewable:
Bactrian camels, Komodo dragons, white-handed gibbons, Malayan tapirs, red-crowned cranes, Turkmenian markhors, Amur tigers, wild boar, and Pallas’s cats. Plus, our Dalmatian pelicans can be found in their temporary home at Land of Lemurs!
Species Not Viewable:
Snow leopards and red pandas have been relocated during construction, but don’t worry – these beloved species will be back in 2026.
Thank you for your understanding.
West Entrance Closure
Due to significant construction activities in and around Exploration Asia, the zoo’s West Gate will remain closed for the 2025 season and is expected to remain closed until at least 2028/2029. This necessary step supports the safe movement of visitors while we undertake exciting improvements to animal habitats and visitor experiences.
Plan your visit
Get Up Close With Wildlife
It’s time to make some memories. Everything you need to know about daily hours, tickets, parking, our animals, and more to plan an unforgettable day at the zoo can be found here.
Memberships
Wild Journey Membership Program
To simplify our membership program, we’re moving to a two-tiered structure – Wild Explorers and Wild Adventurers. Discover your new membership and sweet, sweet perks.
Animal Zones
Discover Our Animals
From Penguin Plunge to Exploration Asia, our animal zones are home to over 100 species.
Events
Find What’s On Now
Whether you’re into brunch or seeing the zoo after hours, there’s an experience for everyone.
Host an event
Host your event at the zoo
Wow your guests with one of the most unique locations in Calgary. From corporate events to holiday parties and weddings, we partner with you to create remarkable events.
Care & Conservation
Our Approach
We’re not just a zoo – we’re a conservation organization committed to making the world a wilder place.
The Wilder Institute
Let’s make the world a little wilder
The animals we care for aren’t only in the zoo. As a global authority on wildlife conservation, our efforts extend across Canada and around the world.