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.

Barred Owl

Gift a Membership

Give the gift that keeps on giving – a gift card for unlimited access to the zoo.
Gift a Membership

How to Gift a Membership

  1. Choose a level – click here to explore the benefits of each level and select the best fit for the recipient.
  2. To purchase individual gift cards or a combination of packages, add the selected items to your cart and click ‘Add a Membership gift card’.
  3. Add the recipient’s information (optional).
  4. You will receive the membership as an e-gift card to share with the recipient yourself.
  5. The recipient can redeem the e-gift card for a Wilder Institute/Calgary Zoo membership online or by visiting Guest Relations at the North Gate entrance.
Panther chameleon, Makira

Important Information about Gifting Memberships

  • Membership gift cards are not assigned to any specific person.
  • Gift cards cannot be redeemed for cash.
  • Memberships begin on the date the gift card is redeemed.
  • Gift cards are non-refundable and cannot be replaced in the event of being lost or stolen.
Gift a Membership