Early Closures

Early Zoo Closure: Last entry to the Wilder Institute’s Calgary Zoo will be at 3:30 p.m. on Friday, September 11, to accommodate set up for our ZooBrew (18+) event. Last entry to buildings will be at 4 p.m. and the zoo will be cleared by 5 p.m. Thank you for your understanding.

Early Wild Canada Closure: Last entry to Wild Canada will be at 5 p.m. on Sunday, September 13, to accommodate set up for our FOCUSED (16+) event. Thank you for your understanding.

Early Penguin Plunge Closure: Last entry to Penguin Plunge on Thursday, September 17, will be at 4:15 p.m., with the building closed by 4:30 p.m, to accommodate a private event. Thank you for your understanding.

Early Asian Highlands Closure: Last entry to Asian Highlands will be at 4 p.m. on Sunday, September 20, and Sunday, September 27, to accommodate set up for Wild After Hours: Snow Leopards (18+). The area will be cleared by 5 p.m. Thank you for understanding.

Animal Viewing Impacts:

Polar Bear Viewing: Our polar bears will be temporarily off view in the main habitat from Tuesday, September 8, through Wednesday, September 16, while planned habitat maintenance is underway. The polar bears may still be visible in the courtyard through the amphitheatre window. Thank you for your understanding.

Grizzly Bear Viewing: Our grizzly bears are off-view from Tuesday, September 8 through Friday, September 18, to accommodate planned habitat work. Thank you for your understanding.

Giraffe Viewing: Our giraffes will not be viewable from Tuesday, September 15 through Thursday, September 17, to accommodate maintenance of the Savannah Building’s fabric doors. 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.

West Gate Closure

Due to significant construction activities in and around Imagine 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.

Camps

Every day brings wild adventures and lasting memories.

On sale September 22, 2026

PD Day Camps

Spend a day the wilder way!

Your child will explore the zoo and go behind-the-scenes alongside our conservation education interpreters. Each PD Day Camp is a fresh adventure designed with all new experiences and activities each time you join!

Ages: 6-9

Fall Dates: October 19, November 12, 13, and 27

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See You in Spring 2027!

Spring Break Camps

Get your camper a week of wonder.

These week-long camps include tons of exciting games, crafts, interpretive programs, and behind-the-scenes experiences. Every Spring Camp is a brand-new journey into the wild!

Ages: 6-12

Spring Dates: March 22-25, March 30-April 2

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Thanks for a great Summer 2026!

Summer Camps

Get ready for the most zoo-nique summer camp in town. With games, crafts, and of course, plenty of plants and animals, this is a summer experience your camper won’t stop hooting about!

Ages: 4-14

Summer Dates: Weekly July and August

Summer Camp Program Presented by OPA! Of Greece

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