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Discover Life On Earth at the Calgary Zoo!

From the splendour of the Rocky Mountains to the heart of Destination Africa, The Calgary Zoo takes you to see over 1,000 animals from around the world.  Trek through the gorilla’s rainforest, safari over the Savannah to watch the hippos swim, or climb the Canadian Wilds for a grizzly bear encounter!  Finish your world tour with a trip back in time in the Prehistoric Park or soothe your senses in nearly 6 acres of our Botanical Gardens.  Relax in the new ENMAX Conservatory and enjoy the butterflies and seasonal displays.

Open 9am to 5pm year round (closed Christmas Day). 

Get tickets for the Calgary Zoo

The Calgary Zoo is only minutes from downtown and accessible by public transit and LRT with ample parking for all vehicles inlcuding buses, coaches and RVs. Eateries, retail shops, wagon/stroller/wheelchair rentals are on-site. Several kids playgrounds on grounds including the new Calgary Coop Kids Zone which will open in June featuring a new carousel. Zoo Train rides for the wee one's and daily interpretive programming for everyone. Group tour, private function and parties facilities available as well as full-service catering. Don't miss our themed special events that happen all year round or our weekly Safari Sunday Brunch.

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Amenities

  • 20 minimum group
  • 3 hr viewing time
  • Coach parking
  • Debit Card/Interac
  • Eco-friendly
  • Energy conservation
  • Family friendly
  • Group booking
  • Group rates
  • Guided tours
  • MC
  • Recycle
  • Smoking area(s)
  • Visa
  • Water conservation
  • Wheelchair access

Directions

Calgary International Airport

  • Take Deerfoot Trail North to Memorial Drive West (City Centre exit)
  • Take St. George's Drive/Zoo turnoff
  • follow the signs

C-train

Hop on the C-train!
The Zoo has its own stop on the McKnight/City Centre train line

Dining

Kitamba Café
   • Enjoy sandwiches, salads, snacks and hot meals
   • Grab a hot or cold coffee from Kitamba Java
   • Open 10 AM to 5 PM on weekends and holidays
   • Open 10 AM to 4 PM during the week

Panda Parlor
   • Cool off with eight flavours of soft serve and hard ice cream
   • Open weather permitting

Tusk N' Grill
   • Grab a hot dog, specialty sausages, fries & a drink
   • Open weather permitting

Tribal Treats
   • The place for sno-cones, cotton candy, popcorn & Nestle ice cream novelties
   • Open weather permitting

Tiger's Den
   • Need a snack? Get popcorn, cotton candy & drinks here
   • Open weather permitting

Dairy Bar
   • Get a tasty soft serve ice cream treat, or a screamer: a mix of slush and ice cream.
   • Open weather permitting

Arctic Circle
   • Enjoy popcorn, ice cream or a drink during your visit
   • Open weather permitting

Watering Hole
   • Quench your thirst or enjoy a tasty Nestle ice cream treat
   • Open weather permitting

Affiliations

  • American Bus Association
  • Association of Zoos & Aquariums
  • Canadian Association of Zoos & Aquariums
  • Child & Youth Friendly Calgary
  • International Association of Amusement Parks & Attractions

Groups

Make your next event an adventure! The Calgary Zoo offers a unique venue to go beyond the glass, concrete and steel to find your next corporate event in nature's midst. Whether for 30 or 300, our open green areas, large venue facilities and resident wildlife will add a thrilling and unforgettable flair! Meetings, celebrations or receptions, weddings, stampede and more--our award-winning kitchen staff have designed menus to satisfy a wide variety of culinary tastes. Zoo-nique team-building activities or behind the scenes experiences aree sure to add a wild time to your next corporate event!

Wedding photo sessions available.

All tour operators, please see our website at www.calgaryzoo.com.

Accessibility

Corporate Events

Group Discounts

Guided Tours

On Site Motor Coach Parking

Reservations Required

Team Building

Washroom Facilities

Number of children for group: 15

chaperones for a Group: 1 for 4 children

Number of Adults for group: 15

chaperones for a Group: 1

Number of Seniours for group: 15

chaperones for a Group:

Education

The Calgary Zoo provides education year-round. Whether it's during your daily visit and enjoying one of our daily nature talk programs or special programs such as Behind the Scenes with Tigers, or an annual event, a single's night, a special exhibit or one of our many registered programs, the Zoo is your destination for education and entertainment!

Enjoy a travel lecture, take a gardening course, or enjoy a Sleepover Program where you camp out at the zoo! Kids' birthday parties, learn about enrichment and make a toy for one of our animals, thrill the wee ones with Storytime, or check out our Summer Camps for kids ages 4 to 17. Seniors can enjoy one of our many Seniors Safaris for their organized group!

See the zoo's website www.calgaryzoo.com for complete programming details.

Adult Education Classes

Classroom Materials

Guided Tours

In-house Classroom

Outreach Program

Teachers Kits

Retail

Jurassic Junction
  • Up by the North Star Gifts
  • Check out this specially themed dinosaur gift shop for Dinosaurs Alive! For all ages.
  • Open daily 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
North Star Gifts
  • Located at the north entrance
  • Our largest shop offers a variety of gift ideas and souvenirs for all ages.
  • Open daily 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Trading Post
  • Located in Destination Africa
  • A pet lover’s haven where you’ll find stuffed dogs and cats, and a variety of treats for your favourite furry friend.
  • Open daily 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Bear Necessities
  • Located across from Elephant Crossing
  • Offers a small selection of toys, convenience items and souvenirs.
  • Open daily 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Tiger's Den
  • Located at the west entrance
  • Open daily 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Nature Nook
  • Located in the Cequel Energy Lodge
  • Offers a small selection of North American wildlife plush, hats, mugs and convenience souvenirs.
  • Open Wednesday to Sunday from Noon to 4:00 p.m.

ATM

Box Lunches

Bring your own Picnic

Change Stations

Gift Shop

Guided Tours

Paid Parking

Picnic Area

Playground

Restaurant Family Style

Restrooms

Snack Bar

Stroller Rentals

Vegetarian Foods

Wheel chair Rentals

Wheelchair Accessible

Meeting Rooms

Room NameAreaLengthWidthCapacity
sq ftsq mftmftmTheatreBanquetClssrmRecpt
ENMAX Conservatory 2376220.74 6620.12 3610.97 160 140 160 500
Esso Auditorium 1883174.94 4513.72 4513.72 165 165 165
Kitamba Cafe Building 8416781.87 7121.64 9729.57 612 612 612
Safari Lodge Building 4000371.61 8024.38 5015.24 250 275 192 425

Hours & Admission

Hours

Year-round, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Closed Dec. 25.

Admission

General admission (16-59) $21. Children (3-15) $13. Seniors (60+) $19. Children (under 3) free.

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