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Tonight the comes alive! Our opening night of is the perfect way to kick off the season and make memories with your ...
12/05/2025

Tonight the comes alive! Our opening night of is the perfect way to kick off the season and make memories with your loved ones under twinkling lights. Take a stroll, enjoy the atmosphere, and soak in the start of a new winter tradition.

Share your memories and tag us on Facebook and Instagram! 📸

12/04/2025

Explore the future of the Edmonton Valley Zoo! Our Master Plan features distinct zones, each designed to enhance the visitor experience and support conservation. Today, learn more about Nature Learn and Play!

This is where we’ll be engaging the next generation of conservationists!

Discover a brand-new zone at the Edmonton Valley Zoo designed just for our youngest adventurers! See prairie dogs, porcupines, burrowing owls, and badgers in action, just steps away!

You’ll be able to splash, play, and learn in our outdoor wetlands, and visit the Conservation Education Centre to see how we're protecting amazing animals through our breeding and conservation programs.

Learn more about the Nature Learn and Play zone in this video and visit our website at edmonton.ca/zooplan to see the vision come to life!

Dear animal lovers: Zoominescence is right around the corner, so our hours are changing to accommodate one of Edmonton’s...
11/24/2025

Dear animal lovers: Zoominescence is right around the corner, so our hours are changing to accommodate one of Edmonton’s favourite winter festivals! 🕰
Zoominescence, presented by The King’s University, begins Dec. 5 and runs Fridays through Sundays with additional weekday evenings between Dec. 12 - Jan. 4 (excluding Dec. 24 & 25). Hours are 4:30 - 10 p.m. with admissions being taken until 9 p.m. The zoo will close at 10 p.m. 🎄✨
Please note, the Zoominescence evening hours will be the ONLY times the zoo is open during this time period!

There are no public hours for Zoominescence next weekend due to private events. The festival begins Dec. 5. 🎟Tickets are available online at https://movelearnplay.edmonton.ca/
We will return to regular winter zoo hours on January 5, 2026.

11/21/2025

Explore the future of the Edmonton Valley Zoo! Our Master Plan features distinct zones, each designed to enhance the visitor experience and support conservation. Today, learn more about the first step in the journey - Welcome and Parking!

Welcome to our place in Edmonton’s River Valley.

Your adventure starts the moment you arrive. The vision for our new parking lot is all about nature-based solutions! Think:
🌿Protecting our beautiful wetland.
🌳Trees and solar elements for comfortable shade.
♿️Exceeding accessibility requirements to ensure everyone’s visit is welcoming.

Right next door, a vibrant constructed wetland awaits! It’s more than a stormwater management facility, it’s a thriving habitat for local and native plant and animal species!

Learn more about the Welcome and Parking zone in this video and visit our website at edmonton.ca/zooplan to see the vision come to life!

11/21/2025

Explore the future of the Edmonton Valley Zoo with us and the Valley Zoo Development Society! Our Master Plan features distinct zones, each designed to enhance the visitor experience and support conservation. Today, learn more about the first step in the journey - Welcome and Parking!

Welcome to our place in Edmonton’s River Valley.

Your adventure starts the moment you arrive. The vision for our new parking lot is all about nature-based solutions! Think:
🌿Protecting our beautiful wetland.
🌳Trees and solar elements for comfortable shade.
♿️Exceeding accessibility requirements to ensure everyone's visit is welcoming.

Right next door, a vibrant constructed wetland awaits! It's more than a stormwater management facility, it's a thriving habitat for local and native plant and animal species!

Learn more about the Welcome and Parking zone in this video and visit our website at edmonton.ca/zooplan to see the vision come to life!

This is your final weekend to take advantage of our Black Friday promotion! Until Sunday, you can receive a free child a...
11/20/2025

This is your final weekend to take advantage of our Black Friday promotion! Until Sunday, you can receive a free child admission with the purchase of every adult or senior admission. Explore amazing exhibits, meet incredible animals, and create lasting memories — all for the price of one ticket!

Purchase your tickets at the gate. Offer valid until the end of day November 23, 2025. Promotion does not apply to Zoominescence tickets.

Wild Neighbours Cafe just got a little sweeter… and a whole lot more adorable. Say hello to our brand-new red panda ging...
11/20/2025

Wild Neighbours Cafe just got a little sweeter… and a whole lot more adorable. Say hello to our brand-new red panda gingerbread cookies! 🍪❤️

Whether you’re stopping in for a quick bite or heading home with something tasty, these cookies will add a little extra joy to your next visit. Drop by the zoo and treat yourself to one for $4 before they’re gone!

11/19/2025

Exciting News! The Edmonton Valley Zoo is shaping its future with the new 2025 Master Plan!

This bold 15-year roadmap is all about building on our legacy, continuing our transformation into a world-class zoo committed to wildlife conservation, and delivering unparalleled visitor experiences. Our plan focuses on Animal Wellbeing, Conservation, Education, and creating amazing new zones like The Aerie and the Coastal Arctic.

With our partner, the Valley Zoo Development Society we're leveraging our unique role to connect people with animals and conserve the natural world.

Want to explore your journey through the future of the ? Check out this video and visit our website at edmonton.ca/zooplan to see the vision come to life. Stay tuned for more information to come about each of the new proposed zones!

We love to celebrate our team and we're so happy to recognize the International Day of Zoo & Aquarium Educators!We’re ...
11/13/2025

We love to celebrate our team and we're so happy to recognize the International Day of Zoo & Aquarium Educators!

We’re fortunate to have the best team in the business! Our amazing and award-winning education team does it all - from day camps and birthday parties, to field trips and zoo school, to special events and animal talks!

This year, our interpreters have interacted with more than 401,000 visitors and our educators have already delivered more than 600 programs!!
Thank you, Edmonton Valley Zoo educators, for sharing your knowledge and passion with all of us!

Today, Edmontonians are encouraged to spend a moment in private reflection to honour the contributions of military perso...
11/11/2025

Today, Edmontonians are encouraged to spend a moment in private reflection to honour the contributions of military personnel, past and present, who have served in times of war and peace.

This morning at 11 a.m., we ask you to join our staff and patrons to observe a moment of silence.

Yes! The Edmonton Valley Zoo is open tomorrow!We will be open on Tuesday, November 11, from 10 a.m.- 4 p.m. Please note ...
11/10/2025

Yes! The Edmonton Valley Zoo is open tomorrow!

We will be open on Tuesday, November 11, from 10 a.m.- 4 p.m. Please note we will be asking all staff and patrons to observe a moment of silence at 11 a.m.

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13315 Buena Vista Road
Edmonton, AB
T5J2R7

Opening Hours

Friday 4:30pm - 10pm
Saturday 4:30pm - 10pm
Sunday 4:30pm - 10pm

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+17804425311

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