Plan Your Visit
Prepare to be transported—no passport required! The ENMAX Conservatory will become your gateway to an unforgettable Virtual Reality (VR) Experience, bringing you face-to-face with some of the planet’s most incredible wildlife like never before.
Virtual Reality Experience
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Important Zoo Updates
What You Need To Know
Polar Bear Viewing Impact
Our polar bears will be temporarily off view in the main habitat from Tuesday, September 8, through Wednesday, September 16, while planned habitat maintenance is underway. The polar bears may still be visible in the courtyard through the amphitheatre window. Thank you for your understanding.
Grizzly Bear Viewing Impact
Our grizzly bears are off-view from Tuesday, September 8 through Friday, September 18, to accommodate planned habitat work. Thank you for your understanding.
Early Building Closure
Last entry to Penguin Plunge on Thursday, September 17, will be at 4:15 p.m., with the building closed by 4:30 p.m, to accommodate a private event. Thank you for your understanding.
Giraffe Viewing Impact
Our giraffes will not be viewable from Tuesday, September 15 through Thursday, September 17, to accommodate maintenance of the Savannah Building’s fabric doors. Thank you for your understanding.
Early Zoo Closure
Last entry to the Wilder Institute’s Calgary Zoo will be at 3:30 p.m. on Friday, September 11, to accommodate set up for our ZooBrew (18+) event. Last entry to buildings will be at 4 p.m. and the zoo will be cleared by 5 p.m. Thank you for your understanding.
Early Zone Closure
Last entry to Wild Canada will be at 5 p.m. on Sunday, September 13, to accommodate set up for our FOCUSED (16+) event. Thank you for your understanding.
Malayan Tapir Viewing: What to Expect
‘Sempurna’ and her female calf ‘Nyawa’ have daily access to either the main indoor habitat or the outdoor habitat from 9:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m. They’ll also have access to their behind-the-scenes space and may choose to spend time there, so viewing isn’t always guaranteed. Thank you for your understanding.
West Entrance Closure
Due to significant construction activities in and around Imagine 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.
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Plan Ahead and Save
By planning your visit in advance and purchasing your tickets online, you’ll find rates that make exploring our zoo even more accessible and affordable. Ticket prices vary from day to day and can be found anytime by clicking the buy tickets button below.
The further in advance you purchase tickets, the more you are likely to save!
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Everything you need to know
You have questions, we have answers. Information on accessibility, shopping, parking, and more.
Animal Habitat Hours
When Can You See Our Animals?
Wild Canada – 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. (Last entry 4:45 p.m.)
Destination Africa – 9 a.m. – 5:15 p.m.
Imagine Asia – 9 a.m. – 5:15 p.m.
ENMAX Conservatory – 9 a.m. – 5:15 p.m.
Penguin Plunge – 9 a.m. – 5:15 p.m. (Last entry 5 p.m.)
Gorilla Amphitheatre – 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Land of Lemurs – 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. (Last entry 3:45 p.m.)
Prehistoric Park – 9 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. until October 12, 2026
Exploration Asia Redevelopment Project: Introducing Imagine Asia
Welcome to Imagine Asia — a reimagining of the former Exploration Asia zone at the Wilder Institute’s Calgary Zoo. Here, you’ll find Bactrian camels, Komodo dragons, white-handed gibbons, Malayan tapirs, red-crowned cranes, Turkmenian markhor, Amur tigers, a golden eagle, Dalmatian pelicans, and Pallas’s cats. The first chapter of this zone’s redevelopment is Asian Highlands, an ecological journey through the Himalayas where you’ll discover snow leopards, Sichuan takin, and red pandas. Step into wonder and see it for yourself on your next visit.
Eat, Shop, Play
Something for everyone
There is lots to do besides visit the animals. Click through to discover what’s new at the zoo. It may surprise you.
Zoo Map
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Our Animal Zones
Habitats and Destinations
We are home to more than 4,000 animals from over 100 different species. Discover wild creatures and wild worlds through our immersive habitats.
Destination Africa
Meet the kings and queens of the animal kingdom. Discover gorillas, lions, and more when you step into the rainforest and the savannah.
Penguin Plunge
You don’t need to travel far to see four species of penguin. Watch them dive, swim, and play in this expansive habitat.
Imagine Asia
From grassy plains to the northern tundra, Asia is a continent full of incredible creatures designed to thrive in unique conditions.
Wild Canada
Canada is home to some of the world’s most incredible creatures. Whether you’re admiring our wolf pack or our whooping cranes, you’ll see Canada like never before.
Dorothy Harvie Gardens
There are more wild things than just animals. Stop and smell the roses, admire the many vibrant colours, and find a stunning backdrop for your photos.
ENMAX Conservatory & Butterflies
Animals aren’t the only living creatures at the zoo. Transport yourself to a tropical oasis with our botanical gardens and butterflies.
Prehistoric Park
Take a journey back in time. From the triceratops to the T-rex, discover the creatures that ruled the world.
