FRI – SUN: DEC 1 – 17 + MON – SUN: DEC 18 – JAN 3
EXPERIENCE THE MAGIC 4:30 – 9:00 PM!
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ZOOMINESCENCE
2023
Edmonton, the most northern city in North America with a population of over one million, is a world-renowned winter metropolis with the proud title of Festival City. Zoominescence, Edmonton’s Favourite Winter Festival, celebrates light, artistry, imagination, and the strong spirit of our community in the winter.
Join us again this winter as we transform the Zoo into a magical wonderland during Zoominescence 2023, hosted by the Edmonton Valley Zoo and the Valley Zoo Development Society. Starting December 1st and ending January 3rd, 2024, the festival runs every weekend and two full weeks around Christmas for everyone to enjoy.
Wander through our spectacular exhibition of artistic light installations within the unique setting of the Edmonton Valley Zoo, sip hot chocolate, interact with performers, take in an animal talk, and enjoy winter life in the North.
While walk-ups are always welcome, we strongly encourage advanced online booking for this popular event.
THANK YOU TO OUR TITLE SPONSOR:
LOCATION
Edmonton Valley Zoo
13315 Buena Vista Road Edmonton, AB
T5J 2R7
DATES + TIMES
MON – SUN: DEC 18 – JAN 3
4:30 – 9:00 PM
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INSTALLATIONS
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SCHEDULE
Our event schedule is evolving weather-dependent; we make every effort to keep this schedule updated daily throughout the event so you know exactly what to expect and where to find the entertainment on the Zoo grounds.
In addition to the Animal Talks and Character Performers listed below, you’ll find hot chocolate, ice skating, light-up merchandise, and warming stations.
Whether you are looking to learn about the animals that call the EVZ home, meet a Superhero, get some exercise, or simply take it the wonder of the season…Zoominescense is guaranteed to bring joy this holiday season.
ANIMAL TALKS
OTTER ROOM OTTERS
Come visit the Otters in the otter room and the EVZ Zookeepers will tell you all about these fun loving, super cute aquatic mammals.
NOV. 24 TIME: 5-5:30 PM
DEC. 8 TIME: 6-6:30 PM
LOCATION: Otter Room
LYNX TALK
NOV. 24 TIME: 6:30 PM
DEC. 8 TIME: 5:30 PM
LOCATION: Lynx Enclosure
OTTER FEEDING
NOV. 24 TIME: 7:30 PM
DEC. 8 TIME: 6:30 PM
LOCATION: Arctic Shores
REINDEER TALK
NOV. 24 TIME: 8:30 PM
DEC. 8 TIME: 7:30 PM
LOCATION: Reindeer Enclosure
CHARACTER PERFORMERS
FAIRYTALE FRIDAY'S
ANNA & BELLE
DATES: December 1, 8 & 15
TIMES:
Anna | 5-7 PM
Belle | 6-8 PM
LOCATION: Saito Center
SUPERHERO SATURDAY'S
SPIDERMAN & WONDERWOMAN
DATES: December 2, 9 & 16
TIMES:
Spiderman | 5-7 PM
Wonder Woman | 6-8 PM
LOCATION: Saito Center
HOLIDAY WEEK
ELSA & THE GRINCH
DATES: December 18 – 23
TIMES:
Elsa | 5-7 PM @ The Saito Centre
The Grinch | 6-8 PM @ The Entry Plaza
2023 ART INSTALLATIONS
PORCUPINE LANTERN
GABBS & TREW FACKS
When thinking of conservation, porcupines might not be the first animal to spring to mind. Their…
THE ICE WALKER
RETRO ACTIVE ARCADE
The Ice Walker installation depicts a life-sized, or close to life-sized, Polar Bear in motion…
NORTHERN SPIRITS
ACE WOOD CO.
“Northern Spirits” will center around a striking seven-foot hexagonal structure, serving…
LOVE EACH OTTER
WE-MET WIRE WORK
Love Each Otter, two six-foot tall North American River Otters, celebrates the success story of…
IMPACT
SOKARIS INC.
“Impact” is an interactive art installation displaying what people can achieve when they…
THANK YOU TO OUR
2023 SPONSORS
We want to extend a heartfelt thank you to the amazing sponsors who have made our 2023 event possible. Your support is essential to our success, and we’re grateful for your commitment to our mission of conservation and community. Thanks to your support, we’re able to host events like this to help raise funds for the Edmonton Valley Zoo and promote awareness about conservation throughout our community. Once again, thank you for being a part of Zoominescence and for your continued support. We can’t wait to see you at the event!
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BECOME A 2023 SPONSOR!
We invite local businesses and community members to participate in the festival by becoming event sponsors. With dozens of sponsorship opportunities available— Title Sponsorship ($20,000), Art Installation Sponsorship ($3,500), Selfie Sign Sponsorship ($1,000), and so many more!—there’s an opportunity that fits every business and budget.
In addition to supporting a beloved local festival and vital community charity, sponsorship provides your business with exposure to our 25,000+ event attendees. All sponsors receive on-site signage, website, social media, and donor block recognition throughout the event. Each package comes with its own additional perks, such as on-site engagement, illuminated or light-up logo recognition, and complimentary tickets you can gift to employees, clients, or use for company giveaways!