Adjusted Hours and Impacts

Brawn Family Foundation Bugtopia Playground: The Brawn Family Foundation Bugtopia playground will be closed on Friday, April 17th, and Monday April 20th through Tuesday, April 21st, to accommodate maintenance. Thank you for understanding.

Penguin Plunge: Last entry to Penguin Plunge will be at 4:30 p.m. on Saturday, May 2nd, and Saturday, May 16th, to accommodate set up for our Wild After Hours: Penguins (18+) event. Thank you for your understanding.

Seasonal Closures

Gorilla Amphitheatre: The Gorilla Amphitheatre is closed for the season from October 15th, 2025. Our gorilla troop remains viewable in their indoor habitat.

Prehistoric Park: Prehistoric Park is closed for the season from October 27th, 2025, pending favourable weather conditions.

Animal Viewing Impacts:

PETRONAS Gateway to Asia Malayan Tapir Viewing: ‘Sempurna’ and her calf have daily access to the main indoor habitat from 10:30 a.m.–1:00 p.m. They’ll also have access to their behind-the-scenes space and may choose to spend time there, especially when the calf is nursing, so viewing isn’t always guaranteed. Thank you for your understanding.

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.
  • 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. Our peacocks and Dalmatian pelicans are currently spending time in their winter holding space.

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

Sichuan Takin

April 20, 2026

Announcements

Sichuan Takin to Join the Wilder Institute/Calgary Zoo’s Asian Highlands This Summer

20 APRIL 2026 (Calgary, AB) — This summer, a striking new resident is arriving at the Wilder Institute/Calgary Zoo’s Asi…

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April 1, 2026

Announcements

Step Into Spring with April Events at the Zoo

Spring is in full swing at the zoo, bringing a lineup of exciting events for guests of all ages. From festive Easter cel…

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March 31, 2026

Announcements

Unveiling “Imagine Asia” — First Phase Opening This Summer

The Wilder Institute/Calgary Zoo is revealing Imagine Asia, a bold new name and look for a major destination area. Phase…

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Canada lynx

March 20, 2026

Bite-Sized

Linking Up Our Canada Lynx

Big news in Wild Canada – our Canada lynx are linking up! Recently, our dedicated Animal Care, Health & Welfare (ACH…

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March 18, 2026

Announcements

Welcoming Polar Bear ‘Yellé’ to Wild Canada

The Wilder Institute/Calgary Zoo has welcomed a new polar bear to Wild Canada. ‘Yellé’, a 20-year-old male, arrived yest…

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East African grey crowned crane

March 12, 2026

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Grieving ‘Bishop’

We’re saddened to share that earlier this month, we said goodbye to ‘Bishop’, our 9.5-year-old East African crowne…

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