Wild After Hours: Zoo Brew (Calgary) — September 2026

Wild After Hours: Zoo Brew is back at the Wilder Institute / Calgary Zoo on Friday, September 11, 2026 — after-hours zoo access, drink samples from 30+ local breweries and beverage vendors, chef-attended food stations, and an exclusive first look at the new Asian Highlands habitat. **Doors**: 5:00pm VIP / 5:30pm General **Winds down**: 10:00pm (after-party 8:00-11:00pm with select vendor tastings) **18+ only** — valid photo ID required **Tickets** (Alberta GST additional) - **General $99 + GST**: after-hours zoo, samples from 30+ vendors, chef-attended food stations 5:30-9pm, keepsake tasting mug, lawn games - **VIP $139 + GST**: everything in General, plus 5:00pm early access **Highlights**: Exclusive viewing of the new Asian Highlands habitat 7:00-8:00pm. LEGO Masters Stephen Joo & Stephen Cassley LEGO building experience. Live music at the after-party. Chef-attended food stations included. Runs twice in 2026 — June 5 and September 11. **Featured Alberta breweries include** Banded Peak Brewing and Big Rock Brewery, plus 28+ additional local craft producers (full lineup not published in advance). Member pricing available via member login (email TicketandMembership@CalgaryZoo.com for login help). Tickets must be purchased online in advance — none sold onsite.