Winter Tips for Families Tourism Calgary


Going to the Calgary Zoo in the Winter

About. From the splendor of the Rocky Mountains to the heart of Destination Africa, the Wilder Institute/Calgary Zoo takes you to see over 1,000 animals from around the world. Trek through the African Rainforest to see the gorilla troop, safari over the African Savannah to watch the hippos swim, or climb the Canadian Wilds to see grizzly bears!


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Sparkling, festive, and magical! Embrace cool nights and warm lights with ZOOLIGHTS, presented by Olympia Trust Company, at the Wilder Institute/Calgary Zoo. This festive, award-winning holiday tradition will light up your nights this holiday season from November 17, 2023 - January 7, 2024.


Winter Tips for Families Tourism Calgary

The Wilder Institute/Calgary Zoo is located in Bridgeland, Calgary, Alberta, Canada, just east of the city's downtown and adjacent to the Inglewood and East Village neighborhoods. It is accessible via Calgary's C-Train light rail system, by car via Memorial Drive, and by bicycle and footpath via the Bow River pathway.


Watch the Calgary Zoo's King Penguins Waddle During the Penguin Walk

Looking for a real rush of adrenaline? Try the Terrain Park and Super Pipe, the largest pipe in western Canada, or cruise down eight lanes in one of the largest tube parks in Western Canada. Location: 88 Canada Olympic Rd SW Skate in the heart of downtown at Olympic Plaza


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Who doesn't want to see a bunch of penguins waddling around a zoo?If you're looking for something to do in the winter in Calgary, check out the Penguin Walk,.


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November 20, 2021. One of the city's most beloved, and long lasting winter traditions returned on Friday. The Calgary Zoo celebrated 25 years of Zoolights this year, after a quarter century of using the annual event as a fundraiser for animal conservation activities. New this year to the Christmas light extravaganza are a tribute to O Canada.


Gumbo's Pic of the Day, January 27, 2015 Breaking the winter blues at

ZOOLIGHTS. ZOOLIGHTS, presented by Olympia Trust Company, is even brighter this year with over one million lights, close to 250 light figures, and an exciting new arctic aurora theme. Immerse yourself in a plethora of lights, making for the perfect photo opp, date night, or night out with friends and family. View Details.


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ZOOLIGHTS Cool nights, warm lights ZOOLIGHTS November 17th, 2023 - January 7th, 2024 ZOOLIGHTS, presented by Olympia Trust Company, is even brighter this year with over one million lights, close to 250 light figures, and an exciting new arctic aurora theme.


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Calgary's award-winning holiday tradition will glow for seven weeks of festive, family-friendly fun. Don't miss ice skating, axe throwing, a visit with Santa and delicious hot chocolate. Get tickets. Festive celebrations Eat, drink and be merry at the Wilder Institute/Calgary Zoo with your own Beary Merry Holiday Party.


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On Tuesday, Dr. Clément Lanthier, President and CEO of the Wilder Institute/Calgary Zoo said that they had 1.54 million visitors last year, breaking a more than 90-year-old record. "We're humbled by the trust our community places in us to provide a safe, fun space to learn and explore," he said in a prepared media release.


A couple taking photographs at the Calgary Zoo's winter Zoolights venue

Plan Your Visit - Wilder Institute/Calgary Zoo Plan Your Visit It's time to make some memories. Here's everything you need to know to plan an unforgettable day at the zoo. Buy Tickets Buy a Membership Map & Directions 210 St. George's Drive NE Calgary, AB T2E 7V6 Parking The North Lot is the zoo's primary public parking lot.


ZOOLIGHTS To Illuminate The Calgary Zoo With Over 2 Million Sparkling

Nov 14 2023, 9:36 am @thecalgaryzoo/Instagram Zoolights is returning to the Calgary Zoo + Wilder Institute at the end of the week, and there are so many new attractions planned this year. The popular annual Calgary winter event will be even brighter this year, with over one million lights set to sparkle around the grounds.


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The 2022 Penguin Walk. When: Beginning January 11 and through the winter months (weather permitting) Time: Daily at 10:30 am. Where: Walk begins at the Penguin Plunge habitat at the Wilder Institute/Calgary Zoo (210 St. George's Drive NE, Calgary) Cost: Included with general admission ($29.95 for adults and $19.95 for children age three to 15.


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2023 was a record-breaking year at the Calgary Zoo. The Wilder Institute/Calgary Zoo hit record-breaking attendance numbers last year. According to the zoo, 1.54 million visitors headed to the.


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Tags Animals Attractions Outdoors Smile and wave! The annual Penguin Walk at the Calgary Zoo will return this winter and it'll be cuter than ever. Set to take place this January, one of the city's favourite destinations will delight guests with an event truly unlike any other. Recent Posts:


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The Calgary Zoo is open from 9-5 every day except 2 days a year (Christmas and Zoogala) and is a surprisingly nice place to go in the winter. It's way less crowded and there's still a lot to see. It also has quite of lot of indoor exhibits so you don't have to stay out in the cold the whole time. The Zoo is broken up into 3 main areas.