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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!
Date: Thursday, August 7, 2025
Time: Doors open at 5pm, Talk starts at 5:30pm, Event ends at 7pm
Cost: Free (zoo admission is not required for this event)
Modern, accredited zoos attend to 3 critical areas: Conservation, Education and Research. Join Dr. Jenna Congdon as she shares her work on developing a research program here at the Edmonton Valley Zoo. Working with Zoo staff, her research is working towards the collective goal of further understanding animal perception, and providing insight regarding enrichment and welfare for the animals in our care.
Hosted in the Wild Neighbors Café in the Zoo’s public plaza, Bird Friendly Coffee-based beverages will be available for purchase. A portion of the drink and snack proceeds go to supporting the Edmonton Valley Zoo’s wildlife education and conservation initiatives.
Seating is limited in the café, but we will work to reserve a chair for you if you RSVP for the event.
We look forward to seeing you there!
Join us on the first Thursday of every month for conservation talks.
| Date | Topic |
|---|---|
| September 4 | Spilling the Beans on Edmonton’s Amazing River Valley |
| October 2 | Spilling the Beans on Edmonton’s Birds |
| November 6 | Spilling the Beans on Bison |
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!
Daily
Schedule effective May 10 – September 1, 2025
| Time | Animal Talk | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 10:30am | Red Panda Talk | Red Panda Enclosure |
| 11am | Northern Leopard Frog Talk | Northern Leopard Frog Enclosure |
| 11:30am | Seal Talk | Polar Extremes |
| 12:30pm (Sat, Sun) | Creature Feature | Saito Centre |
| 1pm | Meerkat Talk | Outdoor Meerkat Enclosure |
| 1:30pm | River Otter Talk | North American River Otter Enclosure |
| 2pm | Sloth Talk | Saito Centre, Sloth Habitat |
| 2:30pm | Birds of Prey Talk | Birds of Prey Enclosure or Saito Centre |
Please note: all activities are subject to change.
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.
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.
(Effective May 10 - September 1, 2025)
| 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.
We will be offering complimentary admission to all self-declared First Peoples, Métis, and Inuit individuals on two important dates:
Our goal is to make these spaces more welcoming and accessible to the Indigenous community, fostering a greater understanding and appreciation of their rich heritage. We believe that these shared experiences will strengthen our community as a whole.
Please note, this complimentary admission does not include ticketed events that may fall on those dates.
Hours are effective May 10 - September 1, 2025.
Please reserve your spot before your visit!
| 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.
13315 Buena Vista Road (87 Avenue)
PO Box 2359
Edmonton, Alberta T5J 2R7
Outside of Edmonton: 780-442-5311
| attractions@edmonton.ca | |
| Phone | 311 |
