The countdown is on! Wild Canada will open to the public and members at 11 a.m. on December 1st, 2023! Visitors may still enter the zoo at 9:00 a.m., as per our normal business hours.
We look forward to welcoming visitors back to the space when the new Wild Canada zone officially opens on December 1, 2023.
To simplify our membership program, we’re moving to a two-tiered structure – Wild Explorers and Wild Adventurers. The difference between the two? It’s all about the perks you receive!
Please click here for a comprehensive program overview and answers to frequently asked questions.
African Rainforest, gorilla viewing: The western lowland gorilla troop will not be viewable during the morning of November 30 from opening until approximately 1:30 p.m. while construction work is done to the upper viewing area of their habitat. Thank you for your understanding.
Penguin Plunge, penguin viewing: Penguin Plunge will be closed from 9 a.m. – 11 a.m. on December 1, 2023. Thank you for your understanding.
Family-Friendly
Celebrate everything you’re grateful for this season at the Wilder Institute/Calgary Zoo. Join us for a cozy day spent exploring the zoo, followed by an amazing four-course turkey dinner at our Harvest Dinner or enjoy the meal in the comfort of your own home with our curbside pick up option. The best part? Either way, you’ll spend the day with family and friends – instead of in the kitchen!
When: Sunday, October 8th 2023
Where: Safari Lodge
Schedule
12:00pm: Guests are welcome to enter the zoo starting at noon to enjoy an afternoon exploring the zoo grounds
5:00pm – 5:45pm: Doors open at Safari Lodge and the cash bar will be open for drinks
6:00pm: Four-course Harvest Dinner begins at 6pm sharp
8:30pm: Evening concludes
Ticket Price*
Adult: $48.95 + GST
Senior: $45.95 + GST
Child (3-15): $29.95 + GST
*Infants (2 and under): are free. Please let us know if you have infants joining you when you book your tickets.
This event is SOLD OUT.
Additional Booking Information & Member Discount:
Parking is $13. Wild Journey members receive free parking.
Members receive a 10% discount (Wild Explorer & Wild Adventurer only).
Discount is applied by logging into your membership account. If you are unsure of your membership login DO NOT create your own login, please email TicketandMembership@CalgaryZoo.com for assistance.
This event is entirely accessible – if you need to rent a wheelchair or powerchair – please contact Guest Relations at (403) 232-9300 at least 24 hours before the event. These services will not be open during the event without a pre-booking.
