In the mood for an exciting safari experience? A trip to Calgary would not be complete without a trip to the Calgary Zoo! Observe animals you don’t see every day in replicated habitats from around the world! Take a trip to Africa where you’ll see lions daringly up close, or drop by the Canadian wilds, where you’ll get to see wildlife from the Rocky Mountains! Watch jumping kangaroos and cute-as-a-button koalas from the Australian Outback. Stop in Eurasia where pandas and beautifully striped Siberian tigers roam, and while you’re there, you can’t miss the spectacular Asian elephants at Elephant Crossing! Have you ever seen a spider monkey? The South America destination is sure to fascinate you with its diverse looking creatures! Picture Western Canada as it would appear when dinosaurs existed. Featuring life-sized dinosaur figures and more than 100 species of plants, Prehistoric Park is definitely one of the Calgary Zoo’s hot spots! If you enjoy plants and flowers of all kinds, the Botanical Gardens will intrigue you with its six acres of plantings, in addition, the entire zoo is a garden and contains plants suited for each environment. 

Calgary Zoo Events

Annual Events

The Calgary Zoo features events for many special occasions. 

Daily events
10:00am – Creature Feature, meet a featured animal of the day up close!Located at the TransAlta Rainforest Building
11:00am – Gorilla Lore, learn about gorillas in the wild and at the zoo

Located at the Gorilla Enclosure (Outdoor amphitheatre), indoors in inclement weather
1:00pm – Elephants Crossing! Get a look at how elephant caretakers do their job
Located at the Elephant Crossing Outdoor Bleachers
2:30pm – Savannah Savvy! Learn more about the creatures who inhabit the Savannah. 

Calgary Zoo Animal Programs

Behind the Scenes - Get a backstage look at bears, camels, giraffes, lions, tigers and more!
Adults - $60.00
Children - $55.00 

Elephant Encounter – Get the chance to feed these beautiful, yet beastly animals!
Adults - $70.00
Children - $65.00 

Bathtime with the Elephants – The elephant bathing method is a little different than for us humans! watch how the caretakers do it!
Adults - $80.00
Children - $75.00 

Red Panda – Follow the Red Panda caretakers for the morning!
Adults - $95.00
Children - $75.00 

Valentines with Gorillas – Make enrichment “presents” for the gorillas and watch them enjoy what you’ve made!Adults - $35.00
Children - $17.00 

Calgary Zoo Programs for Kids and Families

Public Sleepovers – Featuring Savannah Sleepover and the NEW! Dinos After Dark Sleepover!
$55.00/person 

Storytime at the Zoo – Children ages 3 to 5 will enjoy wonderful animal stories in the Discovery Centre Atrium. Thursday January 21 to April 15
11:00am to 11:30am
$2.00/child 

Summer Camps – Week camps run between July 5th and August 20th

Zoo Tots (ages 4-6)
Discovery Passport Members - $130.91
Non-members - $144.00 

Discover the Zoo, Zoo Explorers, Junior Zoologists (Grades 1-6)
Discovery Passport Members - $226.36
Non-members - $249.00 

Art Camp (Grades 1-6)

Discovery Passport Members - $244.55
Non-members - $269.00 

Youth Wildlife Workshop for Teens

Grades 7-9
Discovery Passport Members - $230.91
Non-members - $254.03

Grades 10-12
Discovery Passport Members - $240.03
Non-members - $266.70 

Calgary Zoo Adult Programs

Master gardener Training Program – Expand your horticultural knowledge!
16 sessions, Mid November to Mid March
9:00am to 3:30pm
$450.00 

Eco Friendly Series – Learn how to De-tox your home and shop “green.”
Wednesday February 3 & Wednesday March 3
7:00pm to 9:00pm
$18.00/person 

“Where Does it Come From?” Series – Imagine, eating chocolate can actually save the planet! Learn the real history behind wine.

Monday January 18 & Monday March 15
7:00pm to 9:00pm
$25.00/person 

Window on the World Presentations – Listen to inspiring stories and view breathtaking slide shows and pictures from remote places around the world. January to April on selected Wednesdays.

7:00pm to 9:00pm
$18.00/person 

Calgary Zoo Services

Snack shacks

• Katimba Cafe – Specialty coffee, sandwiches, salads, hot meals
• Panda Parlour – Soft serve and hard ice creams
• Tusk N’ Grill –  Hot dogs, sausages, fries and soft drinks
• Tribal Treats – Sno-cones, cotton candy, popcorn, ice-cream
• Tigers Den – Snacks, popcorn, cotton candy, drinks
• Dairy Bar – Ice cream and screamers (slush and ice cream)
• Arctic Circle – Popcorn, ice cream, drinks
• Watering Hole – Drinks and ice cream 
  

Gift Shops

Outback Oasis - Featuring gifts and souvenirs with an Australian theme!
Open daily from 9:00am to 5:00pm, located in the Australian/Nocturnal Building 

North Star Gifts - Find that perfect souvenir for that special someone here!
Open daily from 9:00am to 6:00pm, located at the north entrance 

Trading Post - Choose from dozens of stuffed animals, or special treats for your own pets back home!
Open daily from 11:00am to 4:00pm, located in destination Africa 

Bear Necessities - Pick up anything you may have forgotten at home for your zoo adventure, including hats and sunscreen, or that special gift or souvenir.  

Tigers Den - Choose from a selection of unique gifts and collectables to take home with you.

Open daily from 10:00am to 5:00pm, located at the west entrance 

Nature Look-Find common Canadian plush toys, apparel and souvenirs with nature in mind!

Open Wednesday to Sunday from 12:00pm to 4:00pm, located in the Cequel Energy Lodge 

Little Dipper gifts-Packed with toys, games and clothing for children, the little ones will want to shop here! Open daily from 10:00am to 5:00pm, located across from the North Star Gift Shop 

Playgrounds

Kinsmen ZooVenture Playground-Just outside of Destination Africa, the kids will get to slither, jump, crawl and play on a super fun animal-themed play structure equipped with slides, tunnels and mazes! 

Tiger Express Train-Choo choo! Kids ages 12 and under will love this mini train ride around the tiger habitat! Open in the summer months from 10:00am to 4:00pm at a cost of $2.00/child. 

Rentals

The Calgary Zoo offers rentals to make your stay at the Zoo comfortable. Wagons are available for a cost of $8.00 plus a $2.00 deposit, available at the North Star Gift Shop. Wheelchairs are available at a cost of $10.00, available at the Tigers Den Gift Shop. Power chairs are available between the months of April and October for a cost of $25.00, available at the Tigers Den Gift Shop 

Calgary Zoo Hours of Operation

The zoo is open year-round, except for December 25th and Zoogala.

• Main Gates – 9:00am to 5:00pm
• Kitamba Java – 9:00am to 4:00pm
• Kitamba Cafe – 10:00am to 4:00pm
• Guest Relations – 9:00am to 5:00pm 
  

Calgary Zoo Prices and Admission

Prices are for general admission from January 1 to April 30, 2010. Group discounts are also available.

• Adults (18-59) -$17.00
• Seniors (60+) - $15.00
• Children (3-12) - $9.00
• Children 2 and under are FREE! 
  

Annual Pass

Your pass will include parking after 8:45am, one year unlimited admission during daily operating hours, and one year subscription to the What’s New at the Zoo? Newsletter

• Adults (18-59) -$55.00
• Students/Seniors (60+) - $50.00
• Youth/Children (3-17) - $18.00
• Guest - $65.00
• Children 2 and under are FREE! 
  

Discovery Passport

Your membership will include parking after 8:45am, one year unlimited admission during daily operating hours, admission to “Evening Explorations” (May to August), 20% discount on most retail purchases, 10% on all food and beverage purchases, discounts on educational programs and summer camps, discounts on events, unlimited admission to Zoolights, one free ticket for gate admission, two “2 for 1” discount coupons, e-mail updates of births and other exciting Zoo news, invitations to special events and openings, and voting rights at the Annual General Meeting of the Calgary Zoological Society!

• Adults (18-59) -$80.00
• Students/Seniors (60+) –  N/A
• Youth/Children (3-17) - $33.00
• Guest - $90.00
• Children 2 and under are FREE! 
  

Public Safari Brunch -9:30am to 1:00pm

Zoo Members & After Noon Walk-up Rate

• $19.95 Adults (13-59), $17.95 Seniors (60+), $9.95 Children (3-12), Children 2 and under eat FREE!
• Non-Zoo members Combo Rate before Noon
• $30.95 Adults (13-59), $28.95 Seniors (60+), $15.95 Children (3-12), Children 2 and under eat FREE! 

Calgary Zoo Parking

Two public parking lots are located north and west gates of the Zoo. $5.00/vehicle 

Calgary Zoo Location and Contact Information

Located at:
1300 Zoo Road NE
Calgary, Alberta
Canada
T2E 7V6 
Phone: (403) 232-9300
Toll Free: 1-800-588-9993 

Did you know? 

• The Calgary Zoo has invested more than $400,000 since 1996 in animal conservation around the globe.

Visit www.calgaryzoo.com for detailed information