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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!
Join us at the Edmonton Valley Zoo as we welcome back migratory birds and all our warm-weather-loving families - both animal and human!
Date: Sunday May 11, 2025
Time: 9am-5pm
Discover the fascinating world of migratory birds from our knowledgeable staff. You’ll also get the chance to meet one of our feathered friends up close with a raptor talk.
Our extended summer hours begin this weekend, so you’ll have plenty of time to meet our animal families here at the zoo and watch as they get special enrichment treats throughout the day. Be sure to check out all the fun games and activities throughout the zoo!
Date: Thursday, May 1, 2025
Doors open at 5pm
Talk starts at 5:30pm
Cost: Free!
Co-host: Nature Alberta
Join us at the Edmonton Valley Zoo for May's Spilling the Beans conservation talk where we will be joined by Dr. Jessica Haines who is trying to track down the last remaining populations of these potentially endangered Aspen Parkland critters.
Hosted in the Wild Neighbors Cafe in the Zoo’s public plaza, admission to the zoo is not required for this event and Bird Friendly Coffee based beverages will be available for purchase. A portion of drink and snack proceeds go to supporting the Edmonton Valley Zoo’s wildlife education and conservation initiatives.
Seating is limited in the cafe, 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 the first Thursday of every month for conservation 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!
Daily
Schedule effective March 23 - May 10, 2025
| Time | Animal Talk | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 10:30am | Red Panda Talk | Red Panda Enclosure |
| 11:30am | Seal Talk | Polar Extremes |
| 1:30pm | Birds of Prey Talk | Birds of Prey Enclosure or Saito Centre |
| 2:30pm (Sat, Sun) | Creature Feature | 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.
Hours are effective January 2 - May 9, 2025.
Please reserve your spot before your visit!
| Monday | 10am-4pm |
| Tuesday | 10am-4pm |
| Wednesday | 10am-4pm |
| Thursday | 10am-4pm |
| Friday | 10am-4pm |
| Saturday | 10am-4pm |
| Sunday | 10am-4pm |
Closed April 28 for maintenance and staff training
Holidays: 10am-4pm
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 |
