Wilder Institute's Calgary Zoo: Entry Ticket
- 1–9 hours
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- Guided in English
- Instant confirmation
Highlights
Explore the Wilder Institute's Calgary Zoo, a world-class accredited zoo located on scenic St. George Island, just 5 minutes from downtown Calgary, and 20 minutes from YYC International airport. As a leader in conservation, education, and wildlife research, the zoo plays a vital role in protecting endangered species and ecosystems. Discover over 4,000 animals representing more than 100 species. The zoo is organized into 7 immersive, themed zones that transport visitors to different parts of the world, each designed to reflect the natural habitats and behaviors of its residents. 1. Wild Canada 2. Destination Africa 3. Imagine Asia 4. The Penguin Plunge 5. ENMAX Conservatory 6. Dorothy Harvie Gardens 7. Prehistoric Park The last admission is at 5:00 pm (1h before closing)
Inclusions
What's included
- Admission ticket
- Access to all available indoor and outdoor habitats
What's not
- Parking is not included
- Daily admission tickets are non-refundable
- Tour guide
- Wagon rentals (available at the North Gift Shop)
- No re-entry after exiting
Itinerary
Explore the Wilder Institute's Calgary Zoo, a world-class accredited zoo located on scenic St. George Island, just 5 minutes from downtown. Discover over 4,000 animals, organized into 7 immersive themed zones that transport visitors to different parts of the world: 1. Wild Canada: Showcasing the diverse ecosystems of Canada. 2. Destination Africa: See the majesty of the animal kingdom up close. 3. Imagine Asia: Newly redeveloped zoo, bring back red pandas, snow leopards and the Sichuan takin, a new species to the zoo. 4. The Penguin Plunge: From the shores of Peru to Antarctica, four species of penguin showing off the diversity of this incredible bird. 5. ENMAX Conservatory: Escape indoors to a tropical greenhouse filled with exotic plants and butterflies. 6. Dorothy Harvie Gardens: Discover what is possible in Calgary’s unique climate zone. 7. Prehistoric Park: Walk among the life‑size creatures that ruled Alberta once! Great for kids and dino-lovers alike.
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Reviews
4.5
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Ratings come from 158 reviews collected by our booking partner. They are travellers' own words, in the order they were written — never reordered to flatter the experience.
Showing reviews written in English.
3Plan to spend all day. Some animals not visible.
A lot of the animals were not visible or out for exhibit.
5Fun family activity.
Wanted a fun family outing with the kiddos. Did not disappoint. Friendly staff, very knowledgeable. Animals all well loved!! Will be back again.
5World Class Zoo
Beautiful zoo and much larger than I expected and I’m from San Diego, so I know zoos. Had a great day here.
5Brunch and Animals a perfect way to spend the day.
We had a wonderful day at the zoo. We started with the Safari Brunch and then toured the zoo. The brunch books up early so they recommend booking at least two to three weeks before you go. The food is very good; a personalized omelet bar, fresh waffles, roast beef, and then a full buffet with salads, hot items like bacon, eggs, etc. a full dessert station and a chocolate fountain with fruit and marshmallows. The desserts are small servings so you can try several and not be too full. Coffee, tea, water and juices are self serve. The staff are friendly and answer any questions you may have. The room the brunch is served in is appropriately decorated and has videos of the animals at the zoo. The zoo itself is wonderful and the animals have lots of space in their enclosures. It was cool and rainy when we visited so most of the animals were out in their exhibits and active. They have lots of ambassadors stationed throughout the zoo to answer any questions you have about the animals. The Penguin Plunge exhibit is my favourite, with four types of penguins to see up close. Zoo/brunch admission is $60 for an adult and well worth the price. All day parking was $14.
5World class zoo
Great experience at a world class zoo. Great seeing animals we would never have seen during our lives.
5Fun outing for all ages
Some renovations still underway…. great family experience. Fun and exciting for us adults and teenagers that haven’t been to a zoo in years.
Know before you go
- Pickup
- Everyone meets at the starting point; there is no pickup.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Group size
- Up to 999 travellers
- Operated by
- Wilder Institute/Calgary Zoo
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Wheelchair accessible
- No refunds
How it compares in Calgary
- Its from-price is 61% above the median of the 10 attraction tickets we list in Calgary.
- Its length is typical for the group.
- By number of reviews it ranks 3 of 10.
- The operator lists free cancellation on it.
About Calgary
Calgary is the Alberta city where the prairies meet the Rocky Mountain foothills, a place of rodeo traditions, river pathways and big-sky sunshine.
Calgary sits on the Bow and Elbow rivers, with the snowy Rockies visible to the west on clear days. The Calgary Tower, from 1968, is the older landmark of a skyline now crowded with glass towers, and Fort Calgary marks the Mounted Police post that started the town in 1875. Prince's Island Park and the curving Peace Bridge are favourite spots along the river, and Heritage Park recreates an early prairie settlement.
Top-ranked sights in Calgary: Calgary Tower, Wonderland Sculpture, Calgary Stampede.
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