Imagine Asia will have a delayed opening time on Wednesday, July 15. Members will have exclusive access from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. General public access begins at 12:30 p.m. We can’t wait to see you there!
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.
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.
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
How does access to clean water shape the health of ecosystems, wildlife, and human communities? Join us while we investigate the vital role that water plays in sustaining life both here at the Wilder Institute/Calgary Zoo and around the globe. Through hands-on testing of the zoo’s aquatic life support systems and a deep dive into one of our active conservation research programs, examine how water is filtered, distributed, and conserved in both natural and human-built habitats.
Location: In a designated zoo classroom and outdoors
Length: 4 hours
Program times: 10:00 a.m.
Maximum students: 37
Cost:
This program is specifically designed to complement the Alberta grade 8 Science curriculum: Unit E – Freshwater and Saltwater Systems. This program addresses the following key concepts from that unit:
