Animal Viewing Impacts:

African Rainforest Building: Habitat maintenance and mulch work will impact animal viewing in the Africain Rainforest Building:

Western lowland gorillas: viewable outdoors, weather-permitting, June 26, 29, and 30
Eastern black-and-white colobus monkeys: off-view until June 26
Mandrills: off-view June 24

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.

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, 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.

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.

On-site Program

Edu Trek: Wild Canada (K-12)

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:

September-March: $240
April-June: $295

Curricular Connections

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

On-Site Program Information and FAQ

Edu Trek: Wild Canada (K-12)

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