The Calgary Zoo, with its ever-changing displays of animals, plants, and even dinosaurs, is one of the reasons why Calgary is such a great place to live. The Zooshare Program was created by the Calgary Zoo and an anonymous donor, to provide access to the recreational and educational opportunities offered by the Zoo to all members of our community, regardless of economic status. The program has been extremely well received: since 1992, over 100,000 economically disadvantaged Calgarians have been able to visit the Zoo because of it.

The Zooshare Program is administered through the City of Calgary's Fee Assistance Program. Qualified participants receive complimentary passes to the Calgary Zoo that may be used for daily admission to the Calgary Zoo, 364 days per year (closed Christmas Day), between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., or for Zoolights admission, between 6 p.m. and 8:30 p.m.

Unfortunately, Zooshare passes cannot be accepted for Boo at the Zoo, Zoogala, and Zoo Year's Eve.