The Glow of the Season Returns with ZOOLIGHTS
As winter nights grow longer, the Wilder Institute/Calgary Zoo lights up once more with ZOOLIGHTS, presented by Olympia Trust Company.
Read MoreAfrican Rainforest Building: The African Rainforest Building will open at 10 a.m. on Thursday, December 4th, to give our western lowland gorilla troop the space, comfort, and privacy they need as they meet their newest member, ‘Johari’. Thank you for your understanding.
Seasonal Closures
Gorilla Amphitheatre: The Gorilla Amphitheatre is closed for the season from October 15th, 2025. Our gorilla troop remains viewable in their indoor habitat.
Prehistoric Park: Prehistoric Park is closed for the season from October 27th, 2025, pending favorable weather conditions.
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. Thank you for your understanding.
Protecting our Birds: Updates Effective October 31
Our Animal Care, Health & Welfare (ACHW) team has downgraded our Avian Influenza threat level.
Please note the following changes effective today:
Our dedicated ACHW team will continue to monitor the situation and prioritize the health and well-being of the animals in our care. Thank you for your understanding and continued support as we work to keep the animals we all care about safe.
Exploration Asia
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.
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.
Announcements
Notice to Our Members and Visitors:
In accordance with the Environmental Protection and Enhancement Act, the City of Calgary, Parks and Open Spaces has received approval from Alberta Environment and Protected Areas to apply pesticides under specific conditions within the property boundary of the Wilder Institute/Calgary Zoo. This action is necessary to control the spread of Flowering Rush (Butomus umbellatus), an invasive species that poses a significant threat to local ecosystems. Should you wish to appeal this decision, a Notice of Appeal must be submitted within 30 days of the date of this notice. See below for full details. Thank you for your understanding and support in the efforts to protect local biodiversity.
PUBLIC NOTICE
CITY OF CALGARY, PARKS AND OPEN SPACES
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AND ENHANCEMENT ACT
NOTICE OF DECISION
In accordance with section 68 of the Environmental Protection and Enhancement Act, The City of Calgary, Parks and Open Spaces has been issued an approval by Alberta Environment and Protected Areas to apply pesticides within 30 meters of an open body of water under specific conditions for routine maintenance within the property boundary of the Wilder Institute/Calgary Zoo to control the noxious invasive species of Flowering Rush (Butomus umbellatus), at NE 14-24-1 W5M using Habitat Aqua Herbicide (imazapyr) and Aquasurf Non-Ionic Spray Adjuvant (surfactant blend).
The Environmental Protection and Enhancement Act may provide you a right of appeal against this decision to the Alberta Environmental Appeals Board. You should note that there are strict timelines for filing an appeal dependent on the type of appeal. If you choose to appeal this decision, please contact:
Office of the Registrar of Appeals
The Environmental Appeals Board
3rd Floor, 10011 – 109 Street
Edmonton, Alberta T5J 3S8
Telephone: 780-427-6207
Fax: 780-427-4693
A Notice of Appeal must be submitted within 30 days of the date of this notice. Please quote Application No. 001-504890.
The Public Notice of this application will also be posted on the Department’s website at https://avw.alberta.ca/PublicNoticesViewer.aspx.
Copies of the approval application can be obtained from:
The City of Calgary, Parks and Open Spaces
Attn: Subhan Subhanullah
Po Box 2100, Stn. M #75
CALGARY AB T2P 2M5
Phone: 403-700-8667
Email: subhan.subhanullay@calgary.ca
Notice Posted On 11/29/2024
Notice Displayed Until 12/29/2024