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Important zoo updates
What you need to know
Zoo Closure: December 25 2024
The Wilder Institute/Calgary Zoo will be closed on Wednesday, December 25th, for both day admission and ZOOLIGHTS, presented by Olympia Trust Company. Normal operations will resume on December 26th. Thank you for your understanding.
Early Closure: December 31 2024
On Tuesday, December 31st, last entry for day admission and members will be at 3 p.m. with grounds cleared at 4 p.m. to accommodate set up for our Zoo Year’s Eve event, presented by Orange Frog. Thank you for your understanding.
Outdoor Viewing Closures: Land of Lemurs Walkthrough and Gorilla Amphitheatre
Land of Lemurs Walkthrough & the outdoor Gorilla Amphitheatre will close for the season beginning on October 15. Lemurs and gorillas will be viewable in their indoor habitats.
Animal Viewing Impact: African Savannah Yard
Hartmann’s mountain zebras and ostriches will be off-view until the end of the year while we complete exciting upgrades in the African Savannah Yard, including the construction of a new Savannah Barn for the animals. Our giraffe tower will continue to be viewable throughout the project. Thank you for your understanding.
Public Notice
Pesticide application to control the invasive species Flowering Rush (Butomus umbellatus) will occur within the property boundary of the Wilder Institute/Calgary Zoo under approval from Alberta Environment and Protected Areas. For full details or information on appeals, click here.
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Animal Habitat Hours
When Can You See Our Animals?
Wild Canada – 9:00 a.m. – 4:45 p.m. (Last entry at 4:00 p.m.)
Destination Africa – 9:00 a.m. – 4:45 p.m.
Exploration Asia – 9:00 a.m. – 4:45 p.m.
ENMAX Conservatory – 9:00 a.m. – 4:45 p.m.
Penguin Plunge – 9:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. (Last entry at 4:15 p.m.)
Gorilla Amphitheatre – Closed for the season.
Land of Lemurs – Closed for the season.
Prehistoric Park – Closed for the season.
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