Avian Influenza Protocols

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has confirmed the presence of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) within 200 kilometres of the Wilder Institute’s Calgary Zoo.

The health and well-being of the animals in our care remains our top priority. Out of an abundance of caution, we’re proactively implementing the following measures to protect our avian species:

  • Footbaths have been installed at the entrances to The Larry Ruskin Penguin Plunge, the Jihad Shibley Rocky Mountain Aviary, and the African Rainforest Aviary for all staff, volunteers, guests, and contractors entering these spaces.
  • Birds will continue to have outdoor access where appropriate and weather permitting.

Thank you for your understanding and continued support as we work to keep the animals we love safe.

Animal Viewing Impacts and Closures

Grizzly Bears: Our grizzly bear cubs are currently off-habitat to support their first winter sleep.

West Gate Closure

Due to significant construction activities in and around Imagine Asia, the zoo’s West Gate will 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.

Football Festival Show & Save

Save 10% on admission when you show a 2026 Grey Cup admission ticket at the gate!

Trade the touchdowns for a touch of the wild with a visit to the zoo this fall. You can score a 10% discount on your day admission to the zoo when you show a 2026 Grey Cup admission ticket at the front gate. This limited time Football Festival Show & Save discount is available from November 5 to 22, 2026.

Football Festival & Save Offer Terms
  • The offer is only valid between November 5-22, 2026.
  • This offer can only be applied to the gate ticket price. Pre-purchased tickets do not qualify for this offer.
  • One 2026 Grey Cup ticket will provide one daily admission ticket at the discounted rate. Each additional Grey Cup ticket provided by the visitor will apply the 10% 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 cannot be applied to ZOOLIGHTS and Sunlight to ZOOLIGHTS tickets.
  • This offer is in no way affiliated with the Grey Cup or CFL.
  • Parking is not included in this offer.
  • This offer excludes free ticket entry admission to any Grey Cup events.
Redemption Process
  1. Show your proof of purchase for a 2026 Grey Cup ticket at the North Entrance ticket windows for any of the events (see below for the full list of tickets). Print or digital tickets, receipts, or transaction proof of purchase are applicable. No collection of tickets is required.
  2. A 10% discount will be applied to the day admission ticket price.
  3. Entry to the zoo is granted for full-day access.
Applicable 2026 Grey Cup Tickets
  • Grey Cup Festival Kick-off party tickets
  • Grey Cup Festival Stamps House tickets
  • Grey Cup Festival Lions Den tickets
  • Grey Cup Festival Spirit of Edmonton tickets
  • Grey Cup Festival Riderville tickets
  • Grey Cup Festival Touchdown Manitoba tickets
  • Grey Cup Festival East Coast Central tickets
  • Grey Cup Festival Thursday Night Concert tickets
  • Grey Cup Festival CFLAA Legends Luncheon tickets
  • Athletes in Action Breakfast tickets
  • Spirit of Edmonton Breakfast tickets
  • Grey Cup Festival Matinee Rodeo tickets
  • Grey Cup Festival Cheer Extravaganza tickets
  • Grey Cup Festival Evening Rodeo tickets
  • Grey Cup Festival Saturday Night Secret Concert tickets
  • Grey Cup Festival FanDuel VIP Game Day Tailgate tickets
  • Grey Cup Festival Girls in Sport Summit tickets
  • 113th Grey Cup tickets