CELEBRATE CANADA DAY AND MORE AT THE ZOO THIS JULY!

Calgary, AB – Celebrate summer days, and nights, at the Wilder Institute/Calgary Zoo this July! Join us for Canada Day festivities, Wild About Art, Sustainable Seafood Boil and more – there’s never...

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JOIN US FOR SENIORS' WEEK - JUNE 6-9

In celebration of Seniors’ Week, the Wilder Institute/Calgary Zoo is proud to partner with the City of Calgary to show our appreciation for Alberta’s seniors and all they contribute to our lives and...

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Cheers to a Hoppy Night at the Wilder Institute/Calgary Zoo!

Calgary, AB – The Wilder Institute/Calgary Zoo is thrilled to announce the return of Zoo Brew on June 4, 2022, in partnership with BeerGuysYYC and the Annex Ale Project. Wander the zoo with a drink in...

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Calgary's Newest Festival is on the Horizon

Calgary, AB – It’s in our nature! The Wilder Institute/Calgary Zoo, Bow Habitat Station and Alberta Environment and Parks announced today that they have partnered to bring you the first-ever 'Alberta...

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The Wilder Institute/Calgary Zoo family has grown by one beautiful baby western lowland gorilla today

Calgary, AB – The Wilder Institute/Calgary Zoo announced they are absolutely thrilled to share that "Dossi", the zoo’s beloved 21-year-old western lowland gorilla, gave birth to a baby early this...

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Introducing the Wilder Institute/Calgary Zoo’s Senior Manager of Animal Health, Dr. Doug Whiteside

Calgary, Alberta - Dr. Doug Whiteside, the zoo’s senior veterinarian, was announced as the new Senior Manager of Animal Health earlier today by the Wilder Institute/Calgary Zoo, following Dr. Sandie...

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