Event Days at the Zoo

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Come and be a part of all the exciting activities taking place throughout the year at the Edmonton Valley Zoo. Learn about the animals in their habitats while you play and have fun!

Boo at the Zoo!

Boo at the Zoo, presented by North Central Co-Op, returns to the Edmonton Valley Zoo for all ages!

Dates: October 19, 20, 26 and 27, 2024
Time: 10am-4pm

Explore the not-so-scary festivities with magical guest characters, all while collecting candy at our trick-or-treat stops throughout the zoo
Visit your favourite animals and watch them enjoy enriching treats of their own
Have a frightfully fun time and learn how you can support conservation with the Edmonton Valley Zoo

This event will require timed-ticket admissions to be purchased. Tickets for Boo at the Zoo will be available online only via movelearnplay 2 weeks in advance from the select event date.

Daily Animal Talks

A harbour seal under water.

Looking to get closer to some of our animals? Join us to meet and learn about one of the fascinating species that lives here at the zoo!

Animal Talk Schedule

Daily

Time	Animal Talk	Location
10:30am	Carnivore / Red Panda / Wolf Talk	Varies
11:30am	Seal Talk	Polar Extremes
1:30pm	Otter Talk	Four Winds Plaza
2:30pm	Birds of Prey Talk (Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri)	Birds of Prey Exhibit
2:30pm	Creature Feature (Wed, Sat, Sun)	Saito Centre

Please note: all activities are subject to change.

Events Admission

General admission applies to all events. All activities are free with general admission. Annual Zoo Membership Passes and Leisure Access Passes can be used for events that occur during regular operating hours.

Valley Zoo Development Society Events

The Valley Zoo Development Society, our non-profit society, also runs evening fundraising events at Edmonton Valley Zoo. These events, such as ZooFest, the Zoolander Fashion Show, Zoo Brew and Zoominescence, are coordinated through the Valley Zoo Development Society. More information on these events can be found at www.buildingourzoo.com/events.

Visitor Map

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Admission Rates

(Effective until October 14, 2024)

Category	Cost
Child (ages 2-12)	$7.75
Youth (ages 13-17)	$9.95
Adult (ages 18-64)	$10.95
Senior (age 65+)	$9.95
Tot (0-23 months)	Free
Member	Free

GST included.

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Hours

Hours are effective October 15 - November 24, 2024.

Please reserve your spot before your visit!

Monday	Closed
Tuesday	Closed
Wednesday	Closed
Thursday	10am-4pm
Friday	10am-4pm
Saturday	10am-4pm
Sunday	10am-4pm

Holiday hours: Open stat holidays 10am-4pm, including Monday, November 11.

The last admission window is an hour prior to closing time. The zoo will be cleared at the closing time listed.

Contact Us

Edmonton Valley Zoo

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

Outside of Edmonton: 780-442-5311

Email	attractions@edmonton.ca
Phone	311