Specialty Holiday Brunch
Guests gather inside Safari Lodge to enjoy a specialty holiday brunch menu prepared by the catering team, featuring classic brunch items and seasonal dishes. Brunch tickets also grant full daytime admission to explore the Wilder Institute's Calgary Zoo's indoor and outdoor animal habitats.
What to Expect
Specialty festive brunch buffet at Safari Lodge including daytime zoo admission.
Event Details
Duration
First Seating: 9 a.m. – 11 a.m.; Second Seating: 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.; Third Seating: 2 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Food & Drink
A specialty holiday brunch menu is prepared by the zoo’s award-winning catering team.
Local Insight & Ratings
Family Friendly
Best For
Families and zoo visitors
Vibe
Cozy and festive
Energy Level
Moderate
Budget
$$$
Photo Friendly
Moderate
Weather Sensitivity
Moderate
Location
Know Before You Go
- Tickets: General (16+): $59.95 + GST; Senior (60+): $55.95 + GST; Child (3–15): $33.95 + GST; infants under 3 are free. Ticket price includes gratuity and zoo day admission. Wildlife Guardians and Wild Journey members receive exclusive discounts; applicable pricing is auto-applied to the cart when membership is valid on the event date. ParkPlus parking is $14; eligible members receive free registered parking if successfully registered with ParkPlus. – Get tickets
- Hours: First seating: 9–11 a.m. (arrival 9–9:30 a.m.); second seating: 11:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m. (arrival 11:30 a.m.–12 p.m.); third seating: 2–3:30 p.m. (arrival 2–2:30 p.m.). First seating can enter starting at 8:45 a.m.; day admission starts at 9 a.m.
- Parking: ParkPlus parking at the zoo is $14. Wildlife Guardians and Wild Journey members receive free registered parking if they have successfully registered with ParkPlus.
- Accessibility: Wheelchairs, powerchairs, and wagons are available to rent on a first-come, first-served basis, though navigating to event locations involves varying terrain.
Tips & Advice
- Choose a seating and arrive within its stated arrival window so you can be seated for your brunch booking.
- Buy tickets by the day before the event; sales end the preceding day, and tickets are non-refundable.
- Request seating with another booking in the purchase note or contact Guest Relations at least 24 hours ahead, since tables cannot be rearranged on the day.
- Tell the zoo in advance if bringing an infant or needing a highchair; highchairs are available while supplies last.
- Dress for the weather, as the zoo is open in rain, snow or shine and has both indoor and outdoor areas to explore.
Special Events & Promotions
- Infants under 3 enter free.
- Wildlife Guardians and Wild Journey members receive exclusive discounts; membership must be valid on the event date, and member tickets are for the member only.
- Wildlife Guardians and Wild Journey members receive free registered parking if registered with ParkPlus.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does a brunch ticket include?
It includes a brunch seating and daytime admission to explore the zoo; it does not include admission to ZOOLIGHTS.
What is served at the brunch?
The catering team serves a specialty menu with classic brunch items and seasonal dishes. Items marked GF are gluten-friendly, but the facility is not gluten-free.
Can our party sit together if we booked separately?
Request to be seated together in the purchase note or contact Guest Relations at least 24 hours ahead; tables will not be rearranged on the day.
Are there options for infants and guests needing mobility equipment?
Infants under three are admitted free; advise the zoo in advance about infants or highchair needs. Wheelchairs, powerchairs and wagons are available to rent first come, first served.
What should guests know about access around the zoo?
The event may use indoor or outdoor spaces, and reaching locations can involve varied terrain; some areas may be harder to navigate. Contact Guest Relations about specific accessibility needs.
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