Canada Day Celebrations
Celebrate Canada Day at the zoo!
Join us for a wild and wonderful Canada Day celebration, where nature, culture, and community come together! We’ll be celebrating the wildlife and wild places that make Canada special. You’re sure to have an unforgettable day with us!
When: July 1, 2026
Time: 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Wild Experiences around the park
Canada Day Fun!
Celebrate Canada Day surrounded by some of the country’s most iconic wildlife! On July 1st, there’s something for everyone to enjoy throughout the day at the zoo (weather permitting).
The Wilder Bunch
Join the Wilder Bunch as they bring Canadian wildlife to life with the daily Conservation Celebration Parade at 10:30 a.m., beginning in Penguin Plaza. Then, head to Savannah Lawn at 1 p.m. for Backyard Heroes and discover some of the amazing species that share our Canadian backyard.
Canada Day Creations
Show off your Canadian spirit with mini flags, stickers and colouring pages, while supplies last.
Wilder Moments
Animal Enrichment in Wild Canada
The Canada Day fun isn’t just for our guests, it’s for the animals too!
Throughout the day, discover special themed enrichment experiences happening across the zoo. From puzzle feeders to novel scents and objects, enrichment encourages natural behaviours, provides mental and physical stimulation, and supports animal wellbeing.
As you explore the zoo, keep an eye out for enrichment activities for animals from Canada and around the world!
Enrichment Schedule
9:30 a.m.: Polar Bears
Location: Taylor Family Foundation Polar Bear Sanctuary, Wild Canada
11:30 a.m.: Penguin Plunge
1 p.m.: Slender-tailed meerkats
Location: African Savannah
1:30 p.m.: African Rainforest Aviary
Location: African Rainforest Building
2:30 p.m.: North American river otters
Location: Brawn Family Foundation River Lodge, Wild Canada
3:30 p.m.: Bactrian camels
Location: Imagine Asia/Exploration Asia
Delicious eats and treats
Taste of the True North
Enjoy classic Canadian treats across the park!
Kitamba Café
Maple bacon poutine – $10.95
Penguin Café
Maple bacon chicken wrap – $16.95
Add maple bacon aioli
Safari Lodge
Cheese pizza – $11.95
Pepperoni pizza – $12.95
Add maple bacon bits + $1.00
Java Café
Salted Maple Latte
Maple Chai (hot/cold)
12 oz – $6.45 / 16 oz – $6.95
Java Café and Dairy Bar
Wild Canada Sundae – 4 oz ice cream, peanut butter cups, pretzels, Oreo crumbs, mini marshmallows, and chocolate sauce – $8.95
Kitamba Café and Penguin Café
Worms in Dirt – Chocolate pudding, chocolate cookie crumble and gummy worms – $4.45
Plan Your Visit
Plan Ahead and Save
Get ready to celebrate, learn, and explore — all in one unforgettable day at the Wilder Institute’s Calgary Zoo.
Canada Day is one of our most popular days of the year, so don’t miss out — be sure to book your tickets early!
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