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: Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays starting December 5
Additional weekday dates December 12 - January 4 (excluding Christmas Eve and Christmas Day)
Time: 4:30-10pm
Zoominescence 2025, presented by The King’s University, will stage a spectacular exhibition of artistic light installations within the unique setting of the Edmonton Valley Zoo. Join us for an evening of light, love, animals, and holiday fun for the whole family!
Tickets are available online at MoveLearnPlay.
Purchase Zoominescence Tickets
Please note, the last admissions will be taken at 9pm.
Conservation Talks
December: No conservation talk this month, but don’t forget to get your tickets for Zoominescence
Events Admission
General admission applies to all events unless otherwise indicated. 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.
Hours
Hours are effective November 24 - December 11. Please note there are no daytime hours at the zoo during Zoominescence.
| Monday |
Closed |
| Tuesday |
Closed |
| Wednesday |
Closed |
| Thursday |
Closed |
| Friday |
4:30-10pm |
| Saturday |
4:30-10pm |
| Sunday |
4:30-10pm |
The last admission window is an hour prior to closing time. The zoo will be cleared at the closing time listed.
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.
Contact Us
Edmonton Valley Zoo
Email attractions@edmonton.ca
Phone 311 | Outside of Edmonton: 780-442-5311
Address 13315 Buena Vista Road NW, Edmonton, Alberta T5J 2R7