Adjusted Hours and Impacts

Polar Bear Viewing Impact: Our male polar bear ‘Siku’ will have limited access to his habitat from Tuesday, February 3rd through Thursday, February 5th, while our team cleans the Polar Plunge Pool. During this time, Siku will have access to the east courtyard. Visit the Polar Amphitheatre viewing window to see him. Thank you for your understanding.

ENMAX Conservatory: Last entry to the ENMAX Conservatory will be at 2:30 p.m. on Friday, February 13th through to Sunday, February 15th, to accommodate set up for our In the Heat of the Night event. The building will be cleared by 3:15 p.m. 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.

Animal Viewing Impacts:

PETRONAS Gateway to Asia Malayan Tapir Viewing: ‘Sempurna’ and her calf 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.

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, wild boar, 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. Our peacocks and Dalmatian pelicans are currently spending time in their winter holding space.

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.

Zoo You Want to Be Our Valentine?

This Valentine’s Day, go beyond chocolates and flowers—send a gift that truly makes the world wilder.

Your donation supports exceptional animal care, enrichment, and the animals you adore — from feathered friends to furry favourites. And the best part? You’re not only sharing your love with someone special, you’re also sending a love-filled, enriching snack to the animals in our care.

Show Your Love by Sending Enrichment Across the Zoo!

Every donation delivers something special — from tasty smelt to blooming bouquets — each delivery gives the animals in our care a delightful Valentine’s surprise they can sniff, nibble, crunch, or explore.

Wildly wonderful options include:

$10 — Smelt for the Rainforest Aviary
$25 — Valentine corsages delivered to PETRONAS Gateway to Asia
$50 — Beautiful bouquets for Destination Africa
$100 — A special Valentine delivery to a special Wild Canada resident!

Give a Special Treat

Adopt an Animal for Yourself or Someone Special!

Looking for an extra special surprise? Surprise your Valentine (or send one to yourself!) with a symbolic ZooCare adoption of a favourite species. It’s the perfect way to support your favorite animals and show love to yourself or that special someone.

Packages can include a personalized adoption certificate, a full colour biofact card, a magnet, and a sticker, with $100 packages also including a plush toy!

Note: Order by February 10^th to ensure delivery by Valentine’s Day.

Make a ZooCare Adoption

Give the Valentine that Warms Two Hearts at Once!

Make a donation in honour of someone special and send them a charming Valentine’s e‑card. The recipient will receive a personalized digital Valentine’s Card. letting them know that animals across the zoo are feeling the love because of them.

Send a Valentine’s eCard

Your generosity is creating moments of joy, discovery, and enrichment for animals across the Wilder Institute/Calgary Zoo.

Whether you’re sending a Valentine to someone special or treating yourself, a gift supports animals at your zoo—delivering special enrichment to the animals in our care. One gift, twice the love.

Let’s make this Valentine’s Day unforgettable—with gifts that truly come from the heart.