2012 | | May |  | MADAGASCAR 3: EUROPE'S MOST WANTED PROMOTIONAL WEEKEND
When: Saturday May 26th and Sunday May 27th
10:00 AM to 3:00 PM
Where: Destination Africa, the Calgary Zoo
What: Come learn about some of the amazing animals featured in this great movie and get some fun Madagascar 3: Europe’s Most Wanted promotional swag.
Also, head down to Destination Africa and enter to win a family four pack of passes to the advanced screening of MADAGASCAR 3: EUROPE'S MOST WANTED on June 2nd at 10:30 am at Scotiabank Chinook Theatres.
MADAGASCAR 3: EUROPE'S MOST WANTED
Alex the Lion, Marty the Zebra, Gloria the Hippo, and Melman the Giraffe are still fighting to get home to their beloved Big Apple and of course, King Julien, Maurice and the Penguins are all along for the comedic adventure. Their journey takes them through Europe where they find the perfect cover: a traveling circus, which they reinvent – Madagascar style.
MADAGASCAR 3: EUROPE'S MOST WANTED opens in theatres on June 8th.
| | | |  | Scotia Bank Calgary Marathon Promotional Weekend
Come show your support for the amazing runners participating in the Scotia Bank Calgary Marathon. The Calgary Zoo thought it would be nice to decorate Zoo Road so that runners passing by on May 27th between 7 AM and 9 AM will feel the support Zoo guests have for their efforts and community spirit.
Day One:
When: Saturday May 26th
10:00 AM to 3:00 PM
Where: Destination Africa.
What: Help us create a fun and supportive banner for Zoo Road. Zoo Volunteers will have lots of banner paper, markers and crayons for guests to write or draw messages of support and best wishes. We will then take the banner and post it along Zoo Road so all Scotia Bank Calgary marathon runners can see how much our guests support their efforts.
Day Two:
When: Sunday May 27th
7:00 AM to 9:00 AM
Where: Zoo Road – West end of the Calgary Zoo.
What: Before spending your day at the Zoo, come down early to show your support for the Scotia Bank Calgary Marathon runners! Guests can position themselves outside the west gate or on the west parking lot to cheer on runners as they race each other in support of over 50 Calgary based charities.
About the Scotiabank Calgary Marathon:
Canada’s Oldest Marathon Turns 50 in 2014
Voted the 2010 & 2009 Best Road Race in Alberta, the Scotiabank Calgary Marathon is a challenging, competitive and fun event with a race designed for everyone of any level. This umbrella event includes the Scotiabank Marathon, Centaur Subaru Half Marathon, Jugo Juice 10K, AstraZeneca 5K Walk and Run or Scotiabank Kids Marathon. In 2012, over 11,000 runners and walkers are expected to participate in the event and $600,000 is expected to be raised through the Scotiabank Group Charity Challenge, supporting 50 Calgary charities. | | June |  | FOCUSED
June 9th, 2012 – 7:00 am to 9:00 am
It‘s a well known fact that the Calgary Zoo has some of the city’s most spectacular morning light. So often, photographers are not given a chance to experience this wondrous time at the Zoo. Moreover, it is often difficult to snap the perfect shot of your favourite animal because the Zoo is so full of energetic people. It’s for these two reasons that the Calgary Zoo has decided to host an early morning photography event for photographers of all skill levels.
FOCUSED provides photographers with an opportunity to #getFOCUSED, and photograph the Zoo grounds, gardens and animals during the magnificent morning light and without interruptions or crowds.
When photographers arrive they will have access to all of the Zoo’s grounds. Guests will be provided with a schedule of all animal enclosure and building opening times and are then welcome to roam around the Zoo at their leisure.
Tickets on sale now until June 1st (or until tickets are sold out).
Tickets cost $30 for the general public
Tickets cost $15 for Engage and Inspire Members, and can only be purchased by calling 403.232.9300.
Tickets are limited.
Focused is an adult only event – participants must be 18 years or older to attend.
Purchase Tickets online by clicking here , or by call 403.232.9300.
Weekly updates and more information can be found on the Calgary Zoo’s Facebook Page.
Or you can call 403.232.9300.
Questions? Click here to see our FAQ’s
| July |  | NIGHT AT THE ZOO
July 28th, 2012
6:00 PM to 8:00 AM
SAVE THE DATE
Join us for the first ever urban camp out at the Calgary Zoo! Families and campers alike can participate in the event by renting a camp site for the night and then participating in camp fire treats, songs and other entertainment and programming.
Please check back here or the Calgary Zoo’s facebook page for more updates in the next few weeks.
| | | | | August |  |
Teddy Bear Picnic – August 11 & 12, 2012 - 10:00 am to 3:00 pm
You and your teddy bear are invited to the Calgary Zoo on August 11th & 12th for the 2nd Annual Teddy Bear Picnic. So grab your picnic blanket, your teddy and come down to the Zoo!
If you missed out on the fun last year, make sure to mark down these dates and head to the Calgary Zoo for the biggest and best Teddy Bear Picnic Calgary has ever seen.
This event is free with regular Zoo admission. | | | September |  |
Zoogala – September 7th, 2012
The Calgary Zoo is thrilled to announce that Zoogala is BACK!! The date is set, plans are in the works and we can’t wait to reveal the new and improved Zoogala to all of Calgary.
Mark down the date in your calendars and check back here in April for ticket sales, event information and sponsorship opportunities.
| | | OCTOBER |  |
Boo at the Zoo night-time -October 26th & 27th – 6:30 pm – 9:00 pm
Boo at the Zoo day-time – October 28th, 2012 – 10:00 am to 3:00 pm
WE DARE YOU TO COME AFTER DARK…
The Boo at the Zoo that you love to fear is back again! Voted BEST 2011 Halloween event by Calgary’s Child Magazine’s Parents’ Choice Awards.
Boo at the Zoo welcomes ghosts and goblins to Calgary’s most spooktacular family Halloween event.
Updates on tickets, activities and more will be posted here in the coming months – stay tuned for more freakishly fun information. | | | NOVEMBER |  | ZooLights
November 30, 2012 - January 5, 2013
(Excluding Christmas Day and December 31)
Voted Best Christmas Event 2011 by Calgary’s Child Magazine’s Parents’ Choice Awards
If you enjoyed Zoolights 2011, then get ready to have the time of your life at Zoolights 2012! We are changing lights up, bringing in new lights and figures, activities and more.
More information on the event will be posted here throughout the year, so check back and stay tuned.
| | | DECEMBER |  | Zoo Year's Eve
December 31st, 2012
Join the Calgary Zoo for Zoo Year’s Eve 2012!! Enjoy the amazing Zoolights, plus live entertainment and a spectacular fireworks display.
Zoo Year’s Eve sold out in 2011, so make sure to check back here for more information on ticket sales come Fall 2012. You don’t want to miss this event….it just keeps getting better and better.
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Easter Eggstravaganza Presented by Nestle Aero Egg – April 6 & 7, 2012 – 10:00 am to 3:00 pm
At our house jumping is strongly encouraged…
Join in all the Easter themed fun - activities include but are not limited to:
- Nestle Spin to Win stations – Children 12 years old and under will visit the 4 Nestle treat stations to win a minimum of four Nestle Aero Eggs
- Face Painting
- Easter Themed Arts & Crafts
- The Calgary Corn Maze will be here with farm animal fun and activities!
- Calgary’s Child Magazine/88.9 Shine FM)– Easter Egg dig and Pot-a-Plant
- Easter Egg-citement Zone – 2 Bouncy Castles, Mini-Putt and Egg/Spoon Races (courtesy of Calgary’s Child Magazine/88.9 Shine FM)
- Keeper talks – See the Friday and Saturday Zoo schedule here for details
- Boston Pizza Fun Zone
- TD will be here handing out hot chocolate and letting kids color in the Monster Mural
- Calgary Co-op Cookie Coop – with the help of our volunteers children can decorate a cookie and then enjoy their masterpiece.
- Calgary Zoo Touch Tables
- Pin the Tail on the Bunny and Place the Egg in the Basket Challenges
This event is free with regular Zoo admission. You don’t need to bring anything but yourself and the will to have a great day at the Zoo! |
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