Adjusted Hours

Penguin Plunge: Penguin Plunge will open at 9:30 a.m. on the following days to accommodate our Penguin Breakfast events:

June 28
July 6, 13, and 19
August 2, 10, and 16

Thank you for your understanding.

Animal Viewing Impacts:

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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Discounts

More zoo for your buck.

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Stampede Show & Save

Yahoo! Show your 2025 Stampede admission ticket at the zoo gates between July 2nd and 16th and save 15% with our Stampede Show and Save offer. 

Take a break from the midway and explore the zoo for a day of adventure! 

  • This offer is valid only from July 2nd to 16th, 2025. 
  • The discount applies to gate-price admission tickets only; pre-purchased tickets do not qualify. 
  • One 2025 Calgary Stampede Park admission ticket entitles the holder to one discounted daily admission to the zoo. Each additional Stampede Park admission ticket presented qualifies another guest for the discounted rate. 
  • Tickets are non-refundable, non-transferable, and non-exchangeable. 
  • This offer cannot be combined with any other promotions or discounts. 
  • This promotion is not affiliated with the Calgary Stampede. 
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Bulk Ticket Discounts

Group Admissions

The Wilder Institute/Calgary Zoo offers discounted rates for groups of 20 or more. Tickets must be purchased at least three (3) business days before your group visit.

Ticket Type Ticket Price
General $30.76
Senior $29.16
Child $22.76

Please contact our Guest Relations team at (403) 232-9300, extension 2, for details. Group tickets are not eligible to use towards a membership. ZOOLIGHTS admission, or other special events.

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AZA Reciprocal Admissions Program

The Wilder Institute/Calgary Zoo is an AZA accredited organization. The AZA Admission Discount refers to the discount that our members receive if they visit other AZA accredited organizations that participate in the AZA Reciprocal Admissions Program. Through this benefit, you can receive a discount when accessing other AZA organizations across North America.

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Complimentary Wild Access Pass for New Refugees

As part of a citywide program to welcome new refugees, we provide 12-month Wild Access Passes to refugees who make Canada their home.

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Calgary Recreation Fee Assistance Program

We are proud to partner with the City of Calgary to help low income Calgarians gain access to various facilities and attractions around the city at a reduced rate. Discounted admission to the zoo is provided to those with a valid Fee Assistance card. To learn more and see if you qualify, visit the City of Calgary’s website or contact Guest Relations.

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Questions?

Contact Guest Relations at (403) 232-9300 or GuestRelations@CalgaryZoo.com