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
Prefer dinner at home? We’ve got you covered! Bring home our chef-created Harvest Dinner with our curbside pick-up options. Enjoy an amazing four-course turkey dinner in the comfort of your home without the hassle in the kitchen. The best part? You’ll spend the day at home with family and friends while supporting the Wilder Institute/Calgary Zoo’s wildlife conservation initiatives. Please note: The turkey is fully cooked and will be hot. Some dinner items will require reheating to preserve the quality and freshness of the food. Instructions will be provided.
Dates: October 7th. 8th, or 9th, 2023
Timed pick-up is available every 30 minutes from 10:00am – 6:00pm (last pick-up by 6:30pm)
Pickup location: Wilder Institute/Calgary Zoo South Security building located at 1300 Zoo Road NE, Calgary. Click here for directions.
Dinner Price:
Takeaway dinner for 6 people: $300+ GST
Takeaway dinner for 6 people + a bottle of wine (white or red): $325+ GST
*Orders must be placed by 12 p.m. the day prior to your chosen pick-up date.
Additional Booking Information & Member Discount
Member Pricing (Wild Explorer & Wild Adventurer only):
Takeaway dinner for 6 people: $270+ GST
Takeaway dinner for 6 people + a bottle of wine (white or red): $292.50+ GST
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.
