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Stop by and visit the Conservation team for a Native Plant Sale this Saturday, June 27 in the Entry Plaza at the zoo! We...
06/23/2026

Stop by and visit the Conservation team for a Native Plant Sale this Saturday, June 27 in the Entry Plaza at the zoo! We'll be joined by our partners from the Edmonton Native Plant Society. We expect plants to sell fast, so stop by between 10 a.m. - noon for your best chance to purchase! 🪴

Happy World Rainforest Day! 🌿Rainforests cover only 6% of the Earth, but they are home to more than half of the world's ...
06/22/2026

Happy World Rainforest Day! 🌿

Rainforests cover only 6% of the Earth, but they are home to more than half of the world's plant and animal species. 🌎

Here at the Edmonton Valley Zoo, we are deeply committed to protecting these vital ecosystems through the International Species Survival Plan (SSP). Our residents act as ambassadors for their wild counterparts facing habitat loss.💚

Every visit to the Edmonton Valley Zoo helps us fund critical global conservation initiatives like the Makira Conservation Fund in Madagascar! Small actions right here in Edmonton can make a world of difference across the globe.

Happy World Camel Day 🐫Did you know? Bactrian camels are native to the Gobi Desert of China and Mongolia. These are the ...
06/22/2026

Happy World Camel Day 🐫

Did you know? Bactrian camels are native to the Gobi Desert of China and Mongolia. These are the only camels with TWO humps and can withstand scorching hot summers ☀️ and brutally cold winters. 🌬

Contrary to popular belief, a camel’s humps 🐫 store fat, not water. The fat can be turned into water and energy as needed, which gives camels their legendary ability to endure long periods without water.

Come visit our two Bactrian camels, Dolly and Genghis to celebrate!

Mark your calendars! We are hosting a very special presentation at the amphitheatre by CLAW Lab (Comparative Cognition,...
06/21/2026

Mark your calendars! We are hosting a very special presentation at the amphitheatre by CLAW Lab (Comparative Cognition, Learning, and Animal Welfare Lab). 🐾

Get a fascinating look behind the scenes of animal behavior, intelligence, and how we study the ways animals interact with the world around them. 🧠✨
📍 Where: Zoo Amphitheatre
🕚 When: Every second Friday starting June 26 at 11:00 am
🗣️ Topic: Animal behaviour and learning and the research that is happening at the zoo!

Come with an open mind and plenty of questions for the researchers! Included with regular zoo admission.

Happy Father’s Day, Tundra!
06/21/2026

Happy Father’s Day, Tundra!

The Edmonton Valley Zoo is closing early today (Saturday, June 20) for our Zoobrew event! 🍻🐾If you are planning to visit...
06/20/2026

The Edmonton Valley Zoo is closing early today (Saturday, June 20) for our Zoobrew event! 🍻🐾

If you are planning to visit us today, please keep these adjusted hours in mind:

🎟️ Last Admission: 1:45 pm
🚪 Gates Close: 2:00 pm
🕒 Zoo Cleared: 3:00 pm

Normal hours will resume tomorrow. Thank you for your understanding, and we hope to see our Zoobrew guests later tonight!

Friendly reminder: The Edmonton Valley Zoo will be closing early tomorrow, June 20, to get ready for our Zoobrew event! ...
06/19/2026

Friendly reminder: The Edmonton Valley Zoo will be closing early tomorrow, June 20, to get ready for our Zoobrew event! 🍻🐾

If you are planning a visit tomorrow, please note our adjusted hours:

🎟️ Last Admission: 1:45 pm
🚪 Gates Close: 2:00 pm
🕒 Zoo Cleared: 3:00 pm

We appreciate your understanding. Going to Zoobrew? We'll see you there!

Celebrate National Indigenous Peoples Day with us at the zoo this Sunday, June 21. 🧡As part of our Practice as Ceremony ...
06/19/2026

Celebrate National Indigenous Peoples Day with us at the zoo this Sunday, June 21. 🧡

As part of our Practice as Ceremony series with Bent Arrow Traditional Healing Society, their cultural connectors will be hosting teachings at the amphitheatre. Join us to learn about the 7 Grandfather Teachings – guiding principles for living a good, respectful life.

📍 Location: Zoo Amphitheatre
👋 Connectors on-site: 11:00 am - 2:00 pm
🕒 Teaching Times: 11:00 am, 12:00 pm and 1:00 pm

Learn more at bentarrow.ca/programs-and-services/practise-as-ceremony/

We love a chance to celebrate the extraordinary team here at the Edmonton Valley Zoo: It’s Veterinary Appreciation Day! ...
06/18/2026

We love a chance to celebrate the extraordinary team here at the Edmonton Valley Zoo: It’s Veterinary Appreciation Day! 👩‍⚕🩺🩻💉

Our Animal Health team includes two veterinarians and two registered veterinary technologists. They tirelessly provide exceptional care to all of our animals, ensuring the health and well-being of the tallest, smallest, furriest, scaliest and all the others in between. The team is simply the best in the business and we couldn’t be more grateful for their skill, passion, and dedication!

🎉🦅 Happy Birthday, Sherwin and Arwyn! 🦅🎉Today we're celebrating our peregrine falcons:🎂 Sherwin turns 12🎂 Arwyn turns 17...
06/18/2026

🎉🦅 Happy Birthday, Sherwin and Arwyn! 🦅🎉
Today we're celebrating our peregrine falcons:
🎂 Sherwin turns 12
🎂 Arwyn turns 17

Known as the fastest animals on Earth, peregrine falcons can reach breathtaking speeds during their hunting dives.
Did you know? "Peregrine" means "wanderer"? It’s a fitting name, as these incredible birds can travel vast distances during migration!

Join us in wishing these feathered ambassadors a wonderful birthday filled with their favorite enrichment, treats, and plenty of attention from their care team!

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13315 Buena Vista Road
Edmonton, AB
T5J2R7

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Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm
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