{"id":94213,"date":"2017-07-28T17:39:40","date_gmt":"2017-07-28T23:39:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.familyfuncanada.com\/edmonton\/?p=94213"},"modified":"2026-05-30T16:51:38","modified_gmt":"2026-05-30T22:51:38","slug":"walk-on-the-wild-side-in-calgary","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.familyfuncanada.com\/edmonton\/walk-on-the-wild-side-in-calgary\/","title":{"rendered":"7 Ways to Walk on the Wild Side in Calgary"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>What kind of thrill seeker are you? Whether you are interested in watching wild animals at the <a href=\"http:\/\/bit.ly\/2v8hQJb\">Calgary Zoo<\/a> or taking a wild ride at <a href=\"http:\/\/bit.ly\/2uCqI6F\">Calaway Park<\/a>, there are plenty of ways to walk on the wild side in Calgary. And just for you, we\u2019ve collected seven of our favourites!<\/p>\n<p>When planning your trip to the wild side, make sure you\u2019ve arranged a soft place to lay your head at the end of the day. This summer, you can combine a visit to one of these wild attractions with a <a href=\"http:\/\/bit.ly\/2eOPtZz\">stay at a family friendly hotel<\/a>. There are a several\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/bit.ly\/2eOPtZz\">Calgary hotels<\/a>\u00a0conveniently located not far from the thrills of the Calgary Zoo and Calaway Park that offer attraction pass packages with your stay.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_94224\" style=\"width: 810px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-94224\" class=\"wp-image-94224 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.familyfuncanada.com\/edmonton\/files\/2017\/07\/Ring-tailed-Lemur-3-WM-e1499563422976.jpg\" alt=\"7 Super Ways to Walk on the Wild Side in Calgary\" width=\"800\" height=\"535\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.familyfuncanada.com\/edmonton\/files\/2017\/07\/Ring-tailed-Lemur-3-WM-e1499563422976.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.familyfuncanada.com\/edmonton\/files\/2017\/07\/Ring-tailed-Lemur-3-WM-e1499563422976-600x401.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.familyfuncanada.com\/edmonton\/files\/2017\/07\/Ring-tailed-Lemur-3-WM-e1499563422976-768x514.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-94224\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo Credit: Calgary Zoo<\/p><\/div>\n<p><strong>Land of Lemurs<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The newest exhibit at the Calgary Zoo comes straight from the wilds of Madagascar. These little prosimians are endangered on their home island, and the Calgary Zoo has joined conservation efforts in Madagascar in addition to housing several of the curious creatures on site in Calgary in the <a href=\"http:\/\/bit.ly\/2v02XI1\">Land of Lemurs<\/a>. In the summer months, you can walk through their adopted habitat and get right up close and personal with these adorable creatures \u2014 a once-in-a-lifetime experience!<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_94219\" style=\"width: 810px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-94219\" class=\"wp-image-94219 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.familyfuncanada.com\/edmonton\/files\/2017\/07\/IMG_6657-Edit.jpg\" alt=\"7 Super Ways to Walk on the Wild Side in Calgary\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.familyfuncanada.com\/edmonton\/files\/2017\/07\/IMG_6657-Edit.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.familyfuncanada.com\/edmonton\/files\/2017\/07\/IMG_6657-Edit-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.familyfuncanada.com\/edmonton\/files\/2017\/07\/IMG_6657-Edit-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-94219\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo Credit: Kelly Hofer<\/p><\/div>\n<p><strong>Wet and Wild<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>A hot summer\u2019s day calls for getting wet and wild! A ride on Timber Falls at Calaway Park takes riders down three chutes of splashtastic fun. After that, check out the bumper boats where you don\u2019t just bump into the other riders, you spray them too! Prefer to stay dry? With <a href=\"http:\/\/bit.ly\/2uZRmc6\">32 rides<\/a> in the park, there are plenty of rides that don\u2019t involve getting soaked.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-94221 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.familyfuncanada.com\/edmonton\/files\/2017\/07\/Calgary-Lion.jpg\" alt=\"7 Super Ways to Walk on the Wild Side in Calgary\" width=\"960\" height=\"720\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.familyfuncanada.com\/edmonton\/files\/2017\/07\/Calgary-Lion.jpg 960w, https:\/\/www.familyfuncanada.com\/edmonton\/files\/2017\/07\/Calgary-Lion-600x450.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.familyfuncanada.com\/edmonton\/files\/2017\/07\/Calgary-Lion-800x600.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.familyfuncanada.com\/edmonton\/files\/2017\/07\/Calgary-Lion-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\" \/><br \/>\n<strong>Lions, Tigers and Bears, oh my!<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>What\u2019s wilder than a lion devouring its prey? At the <a href=\"http:\/\/bit.ly\/2eOSeKn\">carnivore feedings<\/a>, large carnivores enjoy a bite, and you can be there to watch! A different animal is featured each day, with an interpreter to narrate the event with lots of fun facts about animal nutrition and feeding habits. They recommend you get there before 1 pm to get a prime spot!<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-94217 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.familyfuncanada.com\/edmonton\/files\/2017\/07\/Carnival-Game.jpg\" alt=\"7 Super Ways to Walk on the Wild Side in Calgary\" width=\"960\" height=\"637\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.familyfuncanada.com\/edmonton\/files\/2017\/07\/Carnival-Game.jpg 960w, https:\/\/www.familyfuncanada.com\/edmonton\/files\/2017\/07\/Carnival-Game-600x398.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.familyfuncanada.com\/edmonton\/files\/2017\/07\/Carnival-Game-800x531.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.familyfuncanada.com\/edmonton\/files\/2017\/07\/Carnival-Game-768x510.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>The thrill of the game<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>If you ask me, the thrill of winning is the best thrill of all! Calaway Park is home to 24 midway games. There\u2019s something for everyone and every skill level. Play together as a family with a classic like the Milk Can Toss or the brand new Dragon Drop, where there\u2019s a winner every time! For those with a competitive streak, there are race games like Water Gun Fun, Wac-a-Mole, Roll-a-Ball and Stinky Feet to challenge your friends and family. FYI, you are not required to smell anyone\u2019s feet!<\/p>\n<p><strong>Run Wild!<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/bit.ly\/2eODn2s\">Kinsmen ZooVenture Playground\u00a0<\/a>at the Calgary Zoo offers the chance for kids to blow off some steam and run wild themselves! Don\u2019t miss all the climbing, winding, sliding fun located just outside Destination Africa.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_94238\" style=\"width: 810px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-94238\" class=\"wp-image-94238 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.familyfuncanada.com\/edmonton\/files\/2018\/07\/Calgary-Zoo-Safari-Brunch.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.familyfuncanada.com\/edmonton\/files\/2018\/07\/Calgary-Zoo-Safari-Brunch.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.familyfuncanada.com\/edmonton\/files\/2018\/07\/Calgary-Zoo-Safari-Brunch-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.familyfuncanada.com\/edmonton\/files\/2018\/07\/Calgary-Zoo-Safari-Brunch-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-94238\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Calgary Zoo Safari Brunch<br \/>Photo credit: Sergei Belski<\/p><\/div>\n<p><strong>Get your fill!<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Large predators aren\u2019t the only ones who enjoy a yummy meal! For something with extra excitement, get to the Zoo on Sundays for a <a href=\"http:\/\/bit.ly\/2tZVq88\">Safari Brunch.<\/a> They offer traditional brunch foods and some special tasty creations, and it\u2019s held in the heart of Destination Africa. Alternatively, the <a href=\"http:\/\/bit.ly\/2uyEuZJ\">on-site eateries<\/a> (including the newly refurbished Carousel Kitchen) at Calaway Park have got you covered. There\u2019s something for every preference. If you are feeling especially patriotic, you may want to sample one of the three types of poutine the kitchen has created and help celebrate Canada 150!<\/p>\n<p><strong>Blast to the past!<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>If you have a taste for history, you are going to love the new Time Carousel movie at Calaway Park\u2019s <a href=\"http:\/\/bit.ly\/2tKJwni\">3D Showtime Theatre<\/a>! Take an immersive journey through time with this motion picture experience. It\u2019s the next best thing to a time machine! Also much, much less dangerous.<\/p>\n<p>What kind of wild are you? Whether you end up visiting one or all of these seven adventures, plan to stay at a <a href=\"http:\/\/bit.ly\/2eOPtZz\">participating hotel<\/a> that offers discounted passes to Calaway Park or the Calgary Zoo. In addition to connecting travelers with amazing activities around the city, these hotels offer their own family fun with water parks (at the <a href=\"http:\/\/bit.ly\/2tEiQ3a\">Sheraton Cavalier<\/a>), rooftop Jacuzzis (at <a href=\"http:\/\/bit.ly\/2tEiQ3a\">Acclaim Hotel<\/a>), and more!<\/p>\n<p>Let us know how you took a walk on the wild side in Calgary!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>What kind of thrill seeker are you? Whether you are interested in watching wild animals at the Calgary Zoo or taking a wild ride at Calaway Park, there are plenty of ways to walk on the wild side in Calgary. 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