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!

October 21, 22, 28, 29, 2023
10am-4pm

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

Explore the zoo’s 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 through MoveLearnPlay 2 weeks in advance from the select event date. You will need to select the date of the event in the calendar search bar. We will not be accepting walk-up admissions; tickets must be purchased in advance. Tickets are regular admission; Zoo Memberships and Leisure Access Program Memberships can be applied.

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Daily Animal Talks

Animal Talk Schedule

Daily

Time	Animal Talk	Location
10:30am	Creature Feature (Weekends only)	Saito Centre
11:30am	Seal Talk	Polar Extremes
1pm	Zebra Talk	Zebra Enclosure (Wander)
2pm	Otter Talk	Four Winds Plaza
2:30pm	Primate Talk (Weekends only)	Saito Centre

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 May 6 - October 9, 2023)

Category	Cost
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
Member	Free

GST included.

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Hours

Hours are effective September 5 - October 9, 2023.

Please reserve your spot before your visit!

Monday	10am-4pm
Tuesday	10am-4pm
Wednesday	10am-4pm
Thursday	10am-4pm
Friday	10am-4pm
Saturday	9am-5pm
Sunday	9am-5pm

Holiday hours: Open stat holidays 9am-5pm

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

For More Information

Edmonton Valley Zoo

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

Telephone

In Edmonton: 311

Outside of Edmonton: 780-442-5311

Email	attractions@edmonton.ca
Facebook	https://www.facebook.com/edmontonvalleyzoo/
Instagram	https://www.instagram.com/edmontonvalleyzoo/