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 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.

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.

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Together for Wildlife: Giving Orphaned Grizzly Cubs a Brighter Future

September 22, 2025 | 1 minute read

Our conservation expertise spans the globe, but our hearts are always ready to help close to home.

Last week, we were contacted by Alberta Fish & Wildlife after two wild grizzly cubs were found orphaned in southern Alberta. It’s believed that the grizzly sow (mom) was killed after an aggressive interaction with a human.

The cubs were born this year and are still fully dependent on their mom. Without human intervention, they surely would have died if left in the wild. Thanks to our strong partnership with Alberta Fish & Wildlife, we were able to step in and help give them a second chance. They’re receiving exceptional care and lots of love from our dedicated Animal Care, Health & Welfare team as we work to find them a safe, forever home.

A huge thank you to Alberta Fish & Wildlife for their swift action in rescuing these young grizzly cubs. Lifesaving work like this is only possible through strong partnerships, and we’re grateful to be part of their journey forward.

Together for Wildlife: Giving Orphaned Grizzly Cubs a Brighter Future

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