Calgary Zoo
Wilder Institute/Calgary Zoo
A well-known Canadian zoo on St. George's Island in the Bow River, with gorillas, polar bears, penguins and dinosaur models in Prehistoric Park.
The zoo is run by the Wilder Institute and divided into an African rainforest, a Canadian wilderness area, a penguin walk, an Asia area and the Prehistoric Park dinosaur models. The glacier area, a new highlight since the return of the polar bears, is especially popular, and the zoo hosts a large light festival in winter. Admission is about CAD 30 to 40, and allow half a day. Get off at Zoo station on the C-Train Blue Line and you are there.
Opening hours
About 09:00–17:00
Nearby sights
- TELUS Spark Science Centre
- Inglewood
- The Confluence Historic Site (Fort Calgary)
- Studio Bell, National Music Centre
- Calgary Central Library
- Calgary Stampede Park
- Wonderland Sculpture
- Stephen Avenue