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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!
Date: Thursday, June 5, 2025
Doors open at 5pm
Reindeer visit*: 5-5:30pm
Talk starts at 5:45 pm
Cost: Free!
* Reindeer visit is an optional activity. Guests will leave from the cafe for reindeer visit at 5pm
Over the last fifty years, mountain caribou herds in Alberta and British Columbia have gotten smaller, and some herds have disappeared. Parks Canada’s new conservation breeding program, the first for caribou in North America, is working to rebuild caribou herds in Jasper National Park. Join Karly and Madeline from Parks Canada to learn more about Jasper’s Conservation Breeding Centre, including its survival through the Jasper Wildfire in July 2024 and exciting next steps.
Hosted in the Wild Neighbors Cafe in the Zoo’s public plaza, admission to the zoo is not required for this event, and Bird Friendly Coffee-based beverages will be available for purchase. A portion of drink and snack proceeds go to supporting the Edmonton Valley Zoo’s wildlife education and conservation initiatives.
Seating is limited in the cafe, but we will work to reserve a chair for you if you RSVP for the event.
We look forward to seeing you there.
Join us the first Thursday of every month for conservation talks:
Date: June 6, 2025
Time: 9am-5pm
Join the Edmonton Valley Zoo’s Conservation partners and Education Team for a day dedicated to Alberta’s Caribou. Come to the zoo to learn more about Alberta’s Caribou and how you can help to protect them.
The list of the day’s activities includes:
We look forward to seeing you!
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!
Daily
Schedule effective May 10 – September 1, 2025
| Time | Animal Talk | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 10:30am | Red Panda Talk | Red Panda Enclosure |
| 11am | Northern Leopard Frog Talk | Northern Leopard Frog Enclosure |
| 11:30am | Seal Talk | Polar Extremes |
| 12:30pm (Sat, Sun) | Creature Feature | Saito Centre |
| 1pm | Arctic Wolf Talk | R. Mollot Arctic Wolf Habitat |
| 1:30pm | River Otter Talk | North American River Otter Enclosure |
| 2pm | Sloth Talk | Saito Centre, Sloth Habitat |
| 2:30pm | Birds of Prey Talk | Birds of Prey Enclosure or Saito Centre |
Please note: all activities are subject to change.
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.
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.
Hours are effective May 10 - September 1, 2025.
Please reserve your spot before your visit!
| Monday | 9am-5pm |
| Tuesday | 9am-5pm |
| Wednesday | 9am-5pm |
| Thursday | 9am-5pm |
| Friday | 9am-5pm |
| Saturday | 9am-5pm |
| Sunday | 9am-5pm |
Holidays: 9am-5pm
The last admission window is an hour prior to closing time. The zoo will be cleared at the closing time listed.
13315 Buena Vista Road (87 Avenue)
PO Box 2359
Edmonton, Alberta T5J 2R7
Outside of Edmonton: 780-442-5311
| attractions@edmonton.ca | |
| Phone | 311 |
