Choosing the right venue for your corporate meeting, event, conference or training is just as important to your success as carefully planning the schedule of sessions and speakers. We know that you’ll find a unique corporate event space that fits your agenda at zoo – let us help you shape your attendees’ experience!
A banquet is a perfect choice for both personal and professional purposes – they can be as formal or informal as you like, and as big or as small as you want them to be. Our corporate event venues haves the space, support staff, amenities, catering, and equipment necessary to make your banquet a smashing success!
Bring your team together with the wild flavours and fun of a zoo BBQ. Our catering professionals are here to help you host a fun outdoor corporate event. Whether you’re planning a Stampede event or having a smaller team gathering, we can start your summer off right with our delicious food and tasty drinks!
Build-Your-Own BBQ Menu
Provide some cheer with Calgary’s favourite holiday tradition! With customizable options for food, beverage and gifts, it’s the most magical way to wish your staff the best of the season with your corporate holiday party. Join us for an incredible indoor or outdoor experience! Ask us for more details.
Looking for the perfect social environment for networking within the business world, launching a new product or making an announcement? Indulge in an elegant cocktail party in any of our four venues – celebrating all types of occasions. Make your reception atmosphere as classy or relaxed as you like with budget-friendly food and beverage options!
A client or employee who feels appreciated is more likely to stick with you. Increase awareness of you and your brand, and give your clients or employees a chance to see you in a different light. Appreciation events are available both indoors and outdoors – ask us for more info!
Discover customizable packages for your guests to use at their leisure – Admission packages can include either food & beverage vouchers or pre-arranged options for each of your guests!
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From celebrity soirees to charitable benefits, there’s a big list of responsibilities that go into creating a fundraising event with a guest experience that will bustle with energy. Let our experienced team help ensure that your fundraising event in Calgary is a winner!
Calgary will soon be in the throws of a whole lot of boot scootin’ fun! If you’re looking for a little getaway from the hustle and bustle of the downtown core, we can help you make the most of the 10-day celebration with plenty of Stampede catering options to suit any style or size of event. Choose a flapjack breakfast, a pulled pork lunch or an incredible steak dinner with all of the trimmings!
Venue Capacity (*Reception): Up to 225 Guests
Venue Rental Price: $750 to $2,300
Venue Food & Beverage Minimum Spend: $450 to $6,250
Venue Size (Sq. ft.): 2,376
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Venue Capacity (*Reception): Up to 80 Guests
Venue Rental Price: $1,100
Venue Food & Beverage Minimum Spend: $550 to $2,500
Venue Size (Sq. ft.): 1,400
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Venue Capacity (*Reception): Up to 350 Guests
Venue Rental Price: $950 to $2,550
Venue Food & Beverage Minimum Spend: $900 to $8,750
Venue Size (Sq. ft.): 4,000
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Venue Capacity (*Reception): Up to 300 Guests
Venue Rental Price: $2,250
Venue Food & Beverage Minimum Spend: $1,500 to $5,500
Venue Size (Sq. ft.): 3,570
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One benefit of sponsoring the Wilder Institute/Calgary Zoo could be a free venue for your next Corporate Event?!
For more information, please contact:
Kimberly Greenlaw-Arseneau – Manager, Sponsorship
T (403) 294-7670 | C (403) 680 6571
Yes – in fact, we encourage it! We’d be thrilled to welcome you to the zoo for a private Tour of our facilities. Site Tours are free and we will take you through the Venues of any locations that you’re interested in. Please contact us to schedule the Site Tour.
We offer a wide range of Corporate setups including: Banquet Style (with both Plated and Buffet options), Stand-Up Reception, Theater/Lecture Style, Conference/Boardroom Style, U-Shaped Style, Hollow Square Style, Classroom Style, Family/Cafeteria Style, and we’re open to all other ideas!
Our Corporate pricing has two essential components:
As a charity not for profit, we do not charge GST on the applicable Venue Rental and Food & Beverage spend. An 18% gratuity will be automatically charged on all Food & Beverage selections.
In order to guarantee your Event date and Venue selection, you must provide your initial deposit along with the signed Contract Agreement. This deposit is equal to the Venue Rental Fee for the Venue that you selected. The outstanding balance is then due within 10 days of the Event date.
You have the right to cancel the Event and terminate the Contract Agreement by giving the Calgary Zoo written notice. If you cancel the Agreement by giving at least six (6) months written notice, we will refund the deposit – except for Team Builders, Christmas & Holiday Parties, and all BBQ’s (E.g. there are no refunds for these types of Events). Corporate and social functions cancelled in writing between two and six (2 and 6) months before the Event date will result in forfeiture of the entire deposit(s). Events cancelled within two (2) months of the date will result in the full anticipated charges of the Event being invoiced.
At the Wilder Institute/Calgary Zoo, the exotic experiences don’t end with the animals. Our chefs extend that feeling of discovery and excitement with inspired creations to delight your senses. With one of the largest catering teams in the city, we’re confident that your guests will enjoy a first-rate dining experience as civilized or wild as your taste! No outside food or beverage is permitted.
Yes, your Event includes admission to the zoo for you and your guests. Guests may arrive up to two hours prior to the Event start time to enjoy the zoo. From 6:00 pm and onwards, you and your guests are requested to remain inside the Venue. Please note that your guests will not be able to access the Venue location before the start time. In order to facilitate entry, your guests will give the name of the Event Party that they are attending.
The guest parking location will be determined by your Venue (E.g. where the Event is being held). Please contact us for more information on assigned Parking locations. Note: parking is not included in your Event – the cost is $13 per vehicle daily. Any attendees with a valid Engage or Inspire membership may use their pass for parking access. Please note that all vehicles must be moved by 11:00 am the following day or they will be towed at the owner’s expense.
Yes, each Venue offers a basic sound system, and we offer all of the necessary Meeting equipment. Please ask us for more information on additional Audio/Visual needs at the Wilder Institute/Calgary Zoo.
