Calgary Zoo Zoolights

ZOOLIGHTS, presented by Olympia Trust Company, is set to be BIGGER, BRIGHTER, and WILDER than ever before! Back for its 30th season, Calgary’s favourite sparkling spectacle is sure to ignite your festive spirit as the zoo transforms into a magical winter wonderland.

Experience the wonder of twinkling lights and dazzling displays, where the joy of the season brings you closer to family, friends, and the heart of the community. With axe throwing, daily interactive activities, delicious treats, animal facts, and more, there are so many memories to be made on chilly nights under the warm glow of shimmering lights!

• Mark the occasion by snapping a photo with the illuminated “30” display in the North Pole.
• Pay a visit to Santa’s Polar Palace, presented by the Calgary Hitmen Hockey Club, nightly from 5:30 to 9:30 p.m. until December 23.
• Follow the twists and turns of the Find Your Wild Maze and see what animal surprises you’ll discover along the way.
• Step into a conservation storybook with Tales from the Prairie, where burrowing owls are in the green-and-gold spotlight.
• Join the supporting cast of the Merry & Bright Light Show, presented by TC Energy, as you walk through singing trees and colourful light projections outside Kitamba Café.
• Sweeten up your stroll through the Holiday Gardens with a stop at Gumdrop Grove, where a rainbow of glowing orbs dots the snow-covered landscape alongside larger-than-life candy lights.
• New walk-through gingerbread houses bring fairytales to life in the Adventure Zone, where fresh winter games, free axe-throwing, and firepits await.
• Level up your visit with the Taste of ZOOLIGHTS food passport and sample festive bites and sips across the zoo.
  Enjoy a free ride on the Wildlife Carousel (last ride loads at 9:15 p.m.)

Who is it for?

All ages

 

Tickets: General 16+ – $16.76 to $21.95

Children 3 to 15: $11.40 to $14.95

Snow Globe Experience: – Make festive memories in a private oasis surrounded by twinkling lights that will make any date night, friends’ night out, family celebration, or special occasion sparkle. – Additional

How to get tickets?

Buy online

Phone: 4032329300

Email: guestrelations@calgaryzoo.com

At the door: 210 St. George’s Drive NE, Calgary, AB T2E 7V6

 

Date: November 13, 2026 – January 3, 2027

• 5:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. Gates close at 8:30 p.m.

• Closed: November 17 and 24, December 25, 2026

Venue & Address

Wilder Institute/ Calgary Zoo, 210 St. George’s Drive NE, Calgary, AB T2E 7V6

Wheelchair accessible

Paid Parking

Accessible by Public Transport