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!

Zoominescence: a Festival of Light

Zoominescence 2023, presented by The King’s University, will stage a spectacular exhibition of artistic light installations within the unique setting of the Edmonton Valley Zoo. The festival's vision is to celebrate light, artistry, and imagination and the strong spirit of community in the winter. For more details including planned activities and event schedule, visit Zoominescence.

Dates

December 1-3 and 8-10, 2023 (Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays)
December 15-23 and 26-31, 2023
January 1-3, 2024

Time: 4:30-9pm

Note: Last admission is at 8:30pm, activities end at 9pm and the site begins closing at 9:30pm.

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Event Admission Rates

(Effective December 1, 2023 - January 1, 2024)

Category	Online Rate	Walk-up Rate
Child (ages 2-12)	$9.95	$10.95
Youth (ages 13-17)	$12.95	$14.25
Adult (ages 18-64)	$15.95	$17.50
Senior (age 65+)	$12.95	$14.25
Tot (0-23 months)	Free	Free
Member	Free	Free

GST included.

We strongly recommend purchasing your ticket online to avoid having to wait in line at the gate but walk-in admissions will be accepted.

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Daily Animal Talks

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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 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.

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Admission Rates

(Effective October 10 - November 26, 2023)

Category	Cost
Child (ages 2-12)	$7.95
Youth (ages 13-17)	$9.95
Adult (ages 18-64)	$10.95
Senior (age 65+)	$9.95
Tot (0-23 months)	Free
Member	Free

GST included.

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Hours

Hours are effective October 10 - November 26, 2023.

Please reserve your spot before your visit!

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

Holiday hours: Open stat holidays 10am-4pm

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/