Adjusted Hours and Impacts

Jihad Shibley Rocky Mountain Aviary: The Jihad Shibley Rocky Mountain Aviary will close at 3 p.m. each day from Tuesday, September 2nd through to Friday, September 5th, to accommodate painting in the area.

Thank you for your understanding.

Animal Viewing Impacts:

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. Plus, our Dalmatian pelicans can be found in their temporary home at Land of Lemurs!
  • 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.

Calgary Zoo Camp

Camps

There’s no camp like zoo camp. Whether you’re joining us for a PD day or a whole week in the summer, every day brings wild adventures and lasting memories.
PD Day Camps

PD Day Camps

What better way to spend a day off than by coming to the zoo?
Your child will get to explore the zoo alongside our talented conservation education staff and get a unique and exclusive zoo experience.

PD Day Camps registration will begin in early September 2026.

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Kids at Zoo School

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Spring Break Camps

Give your camper an action-packed week that will spark a lifelong curiosity for nature and care for the natural world! 

These week-long camps include tons of exciting games, crafts, interpretive programs, and animal experiences. 

Spring Break Camps registration will begin in January 2026.

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Summer Camps

Summer Camps

Get ready for the most zoo-nique summer camp in town. With games, crafts, and of course, plenty of animals, this is a summer experience your camper won’t stop hooting about.

Summer camps run weekly from July – August and are available to children and youth aged 4 to 14.

Summer Camps will go on sale in January 2026.

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