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!
Alberta’s northwestern boreal landscape encompasses part of the Traditional Territory of Dene Tha’ First Nation and the threatened Bistcho boreal woodland caribou herd. Both the region, including M’Behcho (Bistcho Lake), and the caribou herd hold deep cultural significance for the Dene Tha’ people. The Nation is leading the way for the herd’s recovery through several initiatives, including a proposal for an Indigenous-led conservation area, a Guardians Program, a wildlife monitoring program, and involvement with landscape level planning and habitat restoration.
Our guest speaker will share images from the project and discuss how a dedicated local conservation team from CPAWS Northern Alberta collaborated with the community to develop an integrated methodological approach for designing a remote camera array.
Hosted in the Wild Neighbors Cafe in the Zoo’s public plaza, admission to the zoo is not required for this event. Seating is limited in the cafe, but we will work to reserve a chair for you if you RSVP for the event.
Special Bonus: Come to the Zoo to celebrate World Caribou Day on Saturday, June 6 for lots of Caribou activities and prizes as we celebrate these amazing animals!
Conservation Talks Schedule
Join us on the first Thursday of every month for conservation talks.
June 4: Spilling the Beans on Caribou
July 2: Spilling the Beans on Snow Leopards
August 6: Spilling the Beans on Research at the Zoo
September 3: Spilling the Beans on Canadian Lynx
October 1: Spilling the Beans on Edmonton’s Urban Birds!
November 5: Spilling the Beans on the Arctic
December: No talk this month, but see you at 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!
Animal Talk Daily Schedule
| Time | Animal Talk | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 9:30am | Lynx Talk | Lynx Habitat |
| 10am | Red Panda Talk | Red Panda Habitat |
| 10:30am | Lemur Talk | Makira Outpost |
| 11am | Birds of Prey Talk | Various Bird of Prey Habitats |
| 11:30am | Takin Talk | Takin Habitat |
| 1:30pm | Camel Talk | Camel Habitat |
| 2:30pm | Seal Talk | Polar Extremes |
| 3:30pm | Otter Talk | Otter Habitat |
Please note: all activities are subject to change.
Wildlife Amphitheatre Schedule
| Time | Activity |
|---|---|
| 9:30am | Book Reading |
| 10:30am | Prize Games |
| Noon-2pm | Nature Play |
| 2:30pm | Fascination Station |
Please note: all activities are subject to change.
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 May 9 - September 7, 2026.
| 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.
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