DELIVERING REMARKABLE EXPERIENCES

For more than 90 years, the Wilder Institute/Calgary Zoo has offered visitors from around the world the opportunity to experience and interact with wildlife and wild places. We are confident that we have the perfect inspiring and unique venue for your Event!

Truly Inspiring & Unique Spaces

Eight unique venues across 120 acres
World-Class Catering

Extensive menu options with a farm-to-table mentality
Flexible Booking Options

Ask us about our friendly booking policies
Activities & Experiences

Enhance your Event with our add-on experiences
No GST on Venue Rentals or F&B

We are a non-profit charitable organization
Ample Parking & LRT Access

Easy access from the downtown core
Supporting Wildlife Conservation

Revenue from your Event goes to our important efforts

Did you know?!

The Wilder Institute/Calgary Zoo is proud to have been named Avenue Magazine’s 2023 Winner for “Best Unique Wedding Venue in Calgary”! We work hard to make each Wedding on our grounds a truly unforgettable experience.

ENMAX Conservatory

The banquet facilities in our ENMAX Conservatory will allow your guests to enjoy your function amidst the backdrop of our Nutrien Garden of Life at one end and the Garden Gallery at the other. Every aspect of the design and construction of the ENMAX Conservatory has been developed with green building practices and sustainable systems in mind.

Grazers Restaurant

Looking for that perfect intimate event? Open seasonally and newly renovated, it is perfect for smaller gatherings. Centrally located next to our gorgeous Dorothy Harvie Gardens, this rustic venue boasts floor to ceiling windows, granite countertops, cedar panelling and a private licensed patio overlooking our alpaca and rhea habitat. It is perfectly styled for trendy rustic or country chic weddings, and events.

Safari Lodge

Safari Lodge is a unique choice to host your event. With a veranda that overlooks the giraffes, zebras and ostriches, your guests will take in a view they won’t find anywhere else. The building makes the most of its location and flexible space by creating a warm atmosphere with décor and lighting.

Asia Lawn & Tent

With a fantastic natural backdrop on the West Lawn, the Asia Lawn & Tent at the Wilder Institute/Calgary Zoo works double duty as both an indoor and outdoor venue for weddings.