Time: 9-10am

The early bird gets the worm! Join us for a morning walk in Sir Wilfrid Laurier Park with Bird Dreams and learn about Edmonton’s birds. Meet at the zoo gates at 9am. Spots available are limited to 10 persons.

Time: 10am-3pm

Explore diverse styles and mediums from professional artists in the Zoo Plaza with beautiful, locally-created works available to collect. Official “Art on the Wing” artisans include: Misty Ring, Cindy McLaren, Doug Klooster, Jadene Grimmon and Julie Dalsin.

Time: 11am-2:30pm

Discover how to protect Edmonton birds - from magpies to migratory birds! Interact with our Bird Friendly partner tables to collect knowledge and decorations to design your own feather-friendly artwork.  Bird Friendly Partners include: 

• WILD North
• Edmonton River Valley Conservation Coalition
• Edmonton Native Plant Society
• Wild Bird Unlimited
• Edmonton Area Landtrust
• Alberta Native Bee Council
• City of Edmonton Zoo Experiences
• Natural Areas
• Invasive Plant
• Integrated Pest Management teams and many more

Time: 1:30-2pm

Visit the Birds of Prey exhibit to see a feeding and learn more about which predatory birds also migrate, like the snowy owl and peregrine falcon.

Time: 3-4pm

Join local conservation artist Misty Ring for an Art for Conservation talk in the Otter Room and discover the thought that went into her life-size portraits of the animals at the Edmonton Valley Zoo.