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!

Conservation Talks

Join us in October and November for these conservation events:

  • October 2: Spilling the Beans Evening Talk about Edmonton’s Birds
  • October 11: Fall Migratory Bird Day Celebrations
  • November 6: Spilling the Beans Evening Talk about Bison
  • December: No conservation talk this month, but don’t forget to get your tickets for Zoominescence

Celebrate Fall Migratory Bird Day

On Saturday October 11, 2025, we are celebrating all things migratory birds. Join us for a series of events with the Edmonton Valley Zoo and our partners to celebrate these amazing feathered friends.

peregrine falcon

Schedule of Events

Morning Family Bird Walk

Time: 9-10am

The early bird gets the worm! Join us for a morning walk in Sir Wilfrid Laurier Park with Bird Dreams and learn about Edmonton’s birds. Meet at the zoo gates at 9am. Spots available are limited to 10 persons.

Art on the Wing Showcase

Time: 10am-3pm

Explore diverse styles and mediums from professional artists in the Zoo Plaza with beautiful, locally-created works available to collect. Official “Art on the Wing” artisans include: Misty Ring, Cindy McLaren, Doug Klooster, Jadene Grimmon and Julie Dalsin.

Feather Friendly Fair

Time: 11am-2:30pm

Discover how to protect Edmonton birds - from magpies to migratory birds! Interact with our Bird Friendly partner tables to collect knowledge and decorations to design your own feather-friendly artwork.  Bird Friendly Partners include: 

Migratory Bird of Prey Talk

Time: 2:30-3pm

Visit the Birds of Prey exhibit to see a feeding and learn more about which predatory birds also migrate, like the snowy owl and peregrine falcon.

 

Art for Conservation Talk

Time: 3-4pm

Join local conservation artist Misty Ring for an Art for Conservation talk in the Otter Room and discover the thought that went into her life-size portraits of the animals at the Edmonton Valley Zoo.

Photo Credit: A special thank you to Cindy McLaren for allowing us the use of her artwork titled “Resurgence”, which shows a Peregrine Falcon soaring over Edmonton as they make their conservation comeback in the Capital region.

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!

northern leopard frog

Animal Talk Daily Schedule 

Effective September 2 - October 13, 2025

TimeAnimal TalkLocation
10:30amRed Panda TalkRed panda exhibit
11:30amSeal TalkPolar Extremes
1:30pmBirds of Prey FeedingBirds of prey exhibit
2pmSloth TalkSaito Centre
3pmOtter TalkNorth American river otter exhibit

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.

Admission Rates

Effective September 2 - October 13, 2025

CategoryCost
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
MemberFree

GST included.

Please reserve your spot before your visit!

Book Your Tickets

Hours

Effective September 2 - October 13, 2025

Monday

10am-4pm

Tuesday

10am-4pm

Wednesday

10am-4pm

Thursday

10am-4pm

Friday

10am-4pm

Saturday

9am-5pm

Sunday

9am-5pm

Statutory 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.

Learn More About their Events

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