Land of Lemurs: Last entry to Land of Lemurs will be at 4:00 p.m. on Sunday, July 19th and Sunday, July 26th, to accommodate set up for our Wild After Hours: Lemurs (18+) events. Thank you for your understanding.
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.
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.
On-site Program
Join us for an unforgettable journey through the diverse ecosystems of Canada, all represented by purposefully designed habitats here at the Wilder Institute/Calgary Zoo. From polar bears and whooping cranes to wolves and mountain goats, explore the remarkable adaptations, habitats, and conservation stories of Canadian wildlife while discovering how humans and animals share the landscapes that we call home. Designed to complement a wide range of curricular outcomes, this guided tour encourages curiosity, observation, and meaningful discussion about biodiversity, conservation, and our relationship with the natural world.
Location: Entirely outdoors
Length: 75 minutes
Program times: 10:00 a.m., 12:00 p.m.
Maximum students: 30
Cost:
This program is designed to complement the Alberta Science curriculum. Depending on the grade of the class, tours may be roughly themed as follows:
Kindergarten – Movement and environmental respect
Grade 1 – Seasonal change
Grade 2 – Lifecycles
Grade 3 – Animal diets
Grade 4 – Adaptations
Grade 5 – Climate and flight
Grade 6 – Ecosystems and climate change
Grade 7 – Trophic level interactions
Grade 8 – Freshwater systems
Grade 9 – Sexual reproduction
Grade 10 – Human impacts and climate change
Grade 11 – Native and invasive species
Grade 12 – Population dynamics
