Wild After Hours: Penguins (18+)

Waddle After Hours

Step into the secret world of penguins at this adults-only event that explores the fascinating lives of these unique birds. Begin your evening with an exclusive, after-hours viewing of our Penguin Plunge habitat, then head to Safari Lodge for a delicious four-course meal. Your evening includes a captivating presentation about these incredible animals, featuring stories, photos, and videos from the dedicated staff who care for them. Don’t miss out on this wild after hours evening at the zoo!

When:  

• Saturday, May 2nd, 2026
• Saturday, May 16th, 2026

Where: Penguin Plunge and Safari Lodge

Time: 5:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.

Schedule: 

• 3:00 p.m. – Guests are welcome to arrive and start their exploration of the zoo.
• 5:00 p.m. – The event officially begins with exclusive access to Penguin Plunge until 6:00 p.m.
• 5:30 p.m. – The bar in Safari Lodge opens for Wild After Hours guests.
• 6:00 p.m. – Doors open to Safari Lodge dining room with a welcome drink.
• 6:30 p.m. – The dinner service and presentation portion of the evening commences.
• 9:00 p.m. – Evening concludes.

Ticket Price: $130 + GST per person

Groups of 8 or more receive 10% off each ticket.

Buy Tickets

Your ticket includes:

• Zoo grounds admission from 3:00 p.m.
• Private access to Penguin Plunge from 5:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
• A welcome drink
• A four-course plated dinner
• A fascinating presentation about penguins including stories, videos, and more!

Add a touch of enchantment with a ZooCare Adoption!

Purchase a symbolic adoption package prior to your seating and it will await your arrival.  Each adoption supports conservation programs like the penguins waddling in our care.

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Wild Adventurer and all Wild Guardians member receive discounts on select Special Events!

Members must be signed in prior to adding tickets their cart. Log in to your ACCOUNT to receive member pricing.
*Membership must be valid on the date of the visit/experience to receive special pricing. Pricing will be auto applied to the cart.
*Member tickets are intended for the pass holder or member only, purchasing tickets with the special pricing for other use is prohibited.

If you are unsure of your membership login, please DO NOT create a new login, please email TicketandMembership@CalgaryZoo.com for assistance.

Additional Booking Information:

• Wild After Hours tickets cannot be applied towards a membership.
• This event is an adults, 18+ experience. Guests under 18 years old will not be admitted. No refunds will be provided.
• Tickets for this event are only sold online. Sale ends at midnight, two days prior to the event.
• Please pre-order  any dietary requests by midnight, two days prior to the event.
• Guests that wish to be seated with other bookings must add the request in the note field when purchasing their tickets, and ensure both parties are booked for the same date.
• Your ticket price includes gratuity.
• ParkPlus Parking at the zoo is $14. Wild Explorer, Wild Adventurer and Wild Guardian members receive free registered parking if they have successfully registered with ParkPlus.
• Please enter with your tickets at our North Parking Lot and Entrance.