Admission & Hours

The Edmonton Valley Zoo is open 364 days of the year. An annual pass is a great investment, allowing your family to see the animals any day of the year — from getting close to the babies in springtime through seeing them grow up through the fall and winter seasons.

Hours of Operation

Dates Time
January 1 to May 11 9:30am-4pm, daily
May 12 to August 31 9:30am-6pm, daily
September 1 to October 8 9:30am-4pm, weekdays
9:30am-6pm, weekends & holidays
October 9 to December 31 9:30am-4pm, daily
  • Free Admission Day – September 30, 2012
  • Closed: Christmas Day – December 25, 2012

Admission Costs

Winter Admission

January 1 - May 11, 2012

Admission Type Rate
Child (Ages 2-12) $5
Youth (Ages 13-17) $7.90
Adult (Ages 18-64) $8.90
Senior (Age 65+) $7.90
Family* $27.75
Grandparent Pass** $27.75
  • All above prices include GST

Note: Children under 2 are free of charge
*Family: 2 adults and all children under 18-years-old living in the same household
**Grandparent Pass: 2 grandparents and 4 grandchildren

Admission includes our Get Closer: Animal Talks

Annual Passes

Buy an Annual Pass for unlimited admission to the zoo. Learn more.

Group Admission Rates

Tour the zoo with your group of 10 or more to receive discounted admission rates. Learn more.

For more information:

Edmonton Valley Zoo

13315 Buena Vista Road (87th Avenue)
PO Box 2359
Edmonton, Alberta T5J 2R7

Telephone In Edmonton: 311
Outside Edmonton: 780-442-5311
Email attractions@edmonton.ca
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