Imagine Asia Grand Opening

Imagine Asia will have a delayed opening time on Wednesday, July 15. Members will have exclusive access from 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. General public access begins at 1 p.m. We can’t wait to see you there!

Animal Viewing Impacts:

Polar Bears: Our polar bears will not be viewable in the main habitat on Tuesday, June 23, due to maintenance. Polar bears may be viewable in the courtyard through the amphitheatre window. Thank you for your understanding.

African Rainforest Building: Habitat maintenance and mulch work will impact animal viewing in the Africain Rainforest Building:

  • Western lowland gorillas: viewable outdoors, weather-permitting, June 26, 29, and 30
  • Eastern black-and-white colobus monkeys: off-view until June 26
  • Mandrills: off-view June 24

PETRONAS Gateway to Asia Malayan Tapir Viewing: ‘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.

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.

  • Species Viewable: Bactrian camels, Komodo dragons, white-handed gibbons, Malayan tapirs, red-crowned cranes, Turkmenian markhors, Amur tigers, and Pallas’s cats.
  • 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.

West Gate 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.

Stampede Show & Save

Save 15% when you show a 2026 Calgary Stampede admission ticket at the front gate

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Take a break from wild times at the Stampede with a wild time at the zoo! You can save 15%  on your zoo admission when you show a 2026 Calgary Stampede admission ticket at the front gate. This limited time Stampede Show & Save discount available from July 2 to 19, 2026.

Stampede Show & Save Offer Terms:

  • The offer is only valid between July 2-19, 2026.
  • This offer can only be applied to the gate ticket price. Pre-purchased tickets do not qualify for this offer.
  • One Stampede Park Admission Ticket for the 2026 Calgary Stampede will provide one daily admission ticket at the discounted rate. Each additional Stampede Park Admission ticket provided by the visitor will apply the 15% discount on another daily admission ticket to the zoo.
  • The tickets are nonrefundable, nontransferable, and non-exchangeable.
  • The offer cannot be combined with other offers or discounts.
  • This offer is in no way affiliated with the Calgary Stampede.
  • Parking is not included in this offer.
  • Excludes free ticket entry admission to the Calgary Stampede.

Redemption Process:

  1. Show your proof of purchase of a Stampede Park Admission Ticket for any of the 2026 Calgary Stampede events (see below for the full list of tickets). Print or digital ticket, receipt or transaction proof of purchase are applicable. No collection of tickets is required.
  2. A 15% discount will be applied to the gate ticket price.
  3. Entry to the zoo is granted for full-day access.

Applicable 2026 Calgary Stampede Tickets

  • Stampede Park Admission Tickets
  • Stampede Rodeo Tickets
  • Stampede Evening/Grandstand Show Tickets
  • Stampede SuperPass
  • Stampede Stand-up Tickets
  • Stampede Concert Series Tickets
  • Stampede Corona Skydeck Tickets
  • Stampede Sneak-A-Peek Early Access Park Admission Tickets
  • Stampede Roadhouse Rush Pass (Big Four Concert Series)
  • Stampede Nashville North Tickets (Buck the Line, VIP Platform Pass, VIP Suite Package)
  • Stampede Two Day Thrill Ticket Package
  • Stampede Bowl Tickets
  • Surge 2 Stampede Tickets
  • Stampede Two Day Thrill Pass
  • Roadhouse Rush Pass