Adjusted Hours and Impacts

Early Zoo Closure: The Wilder Institute/Calgary Zoo will be closing at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, February 25th for a private employee celebration. The last entry for members and day admission guests will be 12 p.m. The zoo grounds will be cleared by 2 p.m. Thank you for your patience and understanding as we take some time to celebrate our talented teams’ hard work and dedication!

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 favorable 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.

Camps

There’s no camp like zoo camp. Whether you’re joining us for a PD day or a whole week in the spring or summer, every day brings wild adventures and lasting memories.

Summer Camps

Get ready for the most zoo-nique summer camp in town. With games, crafts, and of course, plenty of animals, this is a summer experience your camper won’t stop hooting about.

Summer camps run weekly from June 29 – August 14 and are available to children and youth aged 4 to 14.

Summer Camps are on sale now!

Presented by Booster Juice

Spring Break Camps

Give your camper an action-packed week that will spark a lifelong curiosity for nature and care for the natural world!

These week-long camps include tons of exciting games, crafts, interpretive programs, and animal experiences.

Spring Break Camps presented by Booster Juice are on sale now!

PD Day Camps

What better way to spend a day off than by coming to the zoo?
Your child will get to explore the zoo alongside our talented conservation education staff and get a unique and exclusive zoo experience.

Winter and spring PD Day Camps are on sale now!