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!

Zoominescence

Two people looking at light displays at the Zoo.

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

Daily Animal Talks

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!

northern leopard frog

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.

Admission Rates

Effective November 24, 2025 to January 4, 2026

CategoryCost
Child (ages 2-12)$9.95
Youth (ages 13-17)$12.95
Adult (ages 18-64)$15.95
Senior (age 65+)$12.95
Tot (0-23 months)Free
MemberFree

GST included.

Please reserve your spot before your visit!

Book Your Tickets

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.

Learn More About their Events

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