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.

ZooDunnit (18+): Extinction Event

ZooDunnit (18+): Extinction Event

We need your help to crack the case! Join us on Friday, October 2 for a brand-new live murder mystery game. You’ll be sleuthing around the zoo to gather clues, engage with a shady cast of characters, and enjoy food and drinks.

The Crime: A priceless dinosaur exhibit has been raided, six fossils were stolen, and a security guide has been murdered.

Hear from the suspects and review the evidence as you eat your way around our chef-attended food stations. Dinner — and justice — will be served!

When: Friday, October 2, 2026
Where: Kitamba Café, Safari Lodge, and the ENMAX Conservatory
Entry Times:
5:30 p.m. – 6 p.m.
6 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.
6:30 p.m. – 7 p.m.
7 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
7:30 p.m. – 8 p.m.
Ticket Price: $94 + GST

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Your Ticket Includes

  • An all-new ZooDunnit (18+) mystery game
  • Chef-attended food stations
  • Cash bars
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ZooDunnit Menu

Enjoy chef-attended food stations at Kitamba Café, Safari Lodge, and the ENMAX Conservatory while you work through the mystery. We’ll serve the food, you serve up justice!

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Additional Booking Information

  • This is an adults-only experience (18+), valid ID will be required to enter. Guests arriving for this experience with children will not be admitted. No refunds will be provided.
  • Please pre-order any dietary requests by midnight, two days prior to the event.
  • Menu items marked as GF are gluten-friendly as we are not a gluten-free facility.
  • This event is entirely accessible. If you need to rent a wheelchair or powerchair, please contact Guest Relations at (403) 232-9300 at least 24 hours before the event. These services will not be open during the event without a pre-booking.
  • Parking is $14 and is not included. Wildlife Guardians and Wild Journey members receive free registered parking if they have successfully registered with ParkPlus.
  • Please enter at our North Parking Lot and Entrance.
  • Please Note: A cellphone is required. You will need a fully charged phone per team with a data package. You will be completing tasks through your phone. Phone charging stations and WiFi are not available.