Early Closures

Brawn Family Foundation River Lodge: Last entry to the Brawn Family Foundation River Lodge will be at 4:15 p.m. on Sunday, June 22nd and Sunday, June 29th, to accommodate setup for our Wild After Hours: Otters (18+) event. Thank you for your understanding.

Animal Viewing Impacts:

Wild Canada

Replacement of the viewing window glass in the Taylor Family Foundation Polar Bear Sanctuary will impact animal viewing and pathway use.

Our polar bear ‘Siku’ will be off-habitat from Monday, June 16th through to Friday, June 20th. He may be viewable through the window to the inner courtyard during this time and will be back in the habitat on Saturday, June 21st.

Our woodland caribou herd will only be viewable in the east habitat from June 16th through to June 20th.

On Tuesday, June 17th, the public pathway between the Jihad Shibley Rocky Mountain Aviary and the woodland caribou habitat will be closed from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. The north loop will close at the aviary and the south loop will close at the woodland caribou habitat.

Exploration Asia
The Exploration Asia Redevelopment project is officially underway! While there are some viewing impacts in the area, you can still visit many of your favourite species.

  • Species Viewable: Bactrian camels, Komodo dragons, white-handed gibbons, Malayan tapirs, red-crowned cranes, Turkmenian markhors, Amur tigers, wild boar, and Pallas’s cats. Plus, our Dalmatian pelicans can be found in their temporary home at Land of Lemurs!
  • Species Not Viewable: Snow leopards and red pandas have been relocated during construction, but don’t worry – these beloved species will be back in 2026.

West Gate Closure

Due to significant construction activities in and around Exploration 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.

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News

Lemur pups

June 10, 2025

Announcements

Oh Baby! New Arrivals, Expecting Moms, and a Summer Full of Surprises at the Zoo

10 JUNE 2025 (Calgary, AB) – Hold onto your hats! This summer at the Wilder Institute/Calgary Zoo is bursting with baby…

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Woodland caribou

June 5, 2025

Announcements

Harvesting Conservation: Feeding Caribou with a Wilder Partnership

5 JUNE 2025 (Calgary, AB) – In the vast boreal forests of Canada, the woodland caribou—a symbol of wilderness and resili…

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Washed Ashore, fish

May 30, 2025

Announcements

Art With Impact: Wilder Institute/Calgary Zoo Hosts Washed Ashore

30 MAY 2025 (Calgary, AB) – What happens when creativity meets conservation? Starting tomorrow, visitors to the Wilder I…

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April 24, 2025

Announcements

Tiny Tails, Big Joy: Three Critically Endangered Black-and-White Ruffed Lemur Pups Born

24 APRIL 2025 (Calgary, AB) – There’s triple the reason to celebrate at the Wilder Institute/Calgary Zoo — three black-a…

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March 20, 2025

Announcements

A Bold New Chapter Begins in the African Savannah

20 MARCH 2025 (Calgary, AB) – The Wilder Institute/Calgary Zoo is about to take visitors on a brand-new adventure in the…

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February 5, 2025

Announcements

Building a Brighter Future: Jayman BUILT and the Zoo Unite for Conservation

05 FEBRUARY 2025 (Calgary, AB) – Driven by a purpose to act for wildlife; saving species and inspiring people to join th…

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