Assiniboine Park & Zoo

06/22/2025

New Baby Reindeer Alert! Meet Navy and Cobalt 💙

Navy was born on May 1 to Mother Lucy, and Cobalt was born on May 27 to Mother Whitney, and they are all doing well.

The babies are getting more comfortable with their surroundings, enjoying the sunshine, and exploring their field. However, while they are little, they may spend more time behind the scenes inside their cozy barns, away from the public.

Meet Navy and Cobalt in Journey to Churchill on your next visit to the Zoo.

06/21/2025

WEATHER UPDATE: Due to rain and lightning in the forecast, activities will be modified as follows to ensure the safety and comfort of participants, staff, volunteers, and guests. Food trucks and bouncy castles (cancelled). Outdoor performances and partners activations (moved inside The Leaf). Garden tours and fire/to***co teachings (tentative, may proceed if conditions permit). Thank you for understanding.

We can't wait to welcome you to our Indigenous Peoples Day celebration this Sunday, June 22 at Assiniboine Park!

What to know before you go:

☀️ All events are FREE!

🎵 There will be music, dancing, teachings, workshops, and more!

🌳 Events all take place at the outdoor Gardens at The Leaf, and inside The Leaf classroom.

🚴 Parking is limited! Please consider taking public transit or your bike.

🎉 This is a fun, family-friendly event that is open to everyone!

See the full schedule:

Indigenous Peoples Day Event Details Date: Jun 22 Time: 11:00 am - 5:00 pm Location: Assiniboine Park Join us at Assiniboine Park on Sunday, June 22 for a day filled with music, entertainment, and fun in recognition of Indigenous Peoples Day. All activities take place at the outdoor Gardens at The L...

06/20/2025

We are saddened to share that our senior polar bear Agee passed away late last week.

Agee arrived in our care in 2022 as a geriatric bear in need of rescue. She lived a quiet, private life behind the scenes and has not been visible to Zoo guests, but immediately stole the hearts of her care team who have bonded deeply with her over their time together.

Since her arrival, the Zoo’s animal health team has been managing multiple age-related health conditions in Agee. These were primarily related to kidney failure, her dental health, and her mobility. Over the past month, Agee seemed to be doing quite well, and she had even gained weight. Last week she had a sudden onset, severe deterioration in her health. We believe she had a rapid, significant decline in her kidney function, potentially associated with an infection. Sadly, despite the medical intervention of our team, Agee passed away. Agee was 30 years old.

Further investigation into her sudden decline in health is ongoing and involves postmortem examinations of various tissues, screening for different types of infections, and evaluating organ functions at specialty veterinary pathology laboratories. These tests may provide further insight on Agee’s condition at the time of her passing.

Agee could be very set in her ways, our team was on Agee’s schedule and living in Agee’s world! She preferred a calm environment, familiar people, and she found comfort in predictable routines.

She loved to swim and spent much of her time cruising around in her personal pool. She would often take enrichment items and food to her bed (aka her nest) and could be spotted cuddling with her toys. Some of her favourite things included carboard boxes, rain barrels, and nesting materials like straw and hay.

Agee spent most of her life with private owners in British Columbia who were no longer able to care for her. Her short time here at Assiniboine Park Zoo was deeply meaningful to her caregivers. Please join us in offering our sincere condolences to those members of our team who loved Agee and cared for her every day.

06/18/2025

Brew at the Zoo is BACK! 🍻 Get your tickets now for this adults-only event showcasing Manitoba’s craft brewers!

You’ll enjoy unlimited samples of craft beer, cider, wine, ready to drink cocktails, spirits, and non-alcoholic drinks from Manitoba, Canada, and around the world.

PLUS: live music, games, and a great atmosphere at the Zoo!

Brew at the Zoo is on Friday, September 12.

Get your tickets ➡️ https://www.assiniboinepark.ca/brew

06/17/2025

Celebrate Indigenous Peoples Day at Assiniboine Park this Sunday, June 22!

Enjoy live music, dance, entertainment, workshops, tours, and more. All events are FREE!

Activities and entertainment include…

- Pow wow demonstrations and drumming
- Métis Prairie Steppers
- Bouncy castles and face painting
- Fire and to***co teachings
- Bannock making workshop
- Food trucks
- Garden tours
- And much, much more!

This is a fun, free, family-friendly event that is open to everyone!

See the full schedule: https://bit.ly/45nmWla

Indigenous Peoples Day Event Details Date: Jun 22 Time: 11:00 am - 5:00 pm Location: Assiniboine Park Join us at Assiniboine Park on Sunday, June 22 for a day filled with music, entertainment, and fun in recognition of Indigenous Peoples Day. All activities take place at the outdoor Gardens at The L...

06/17/2025

Polar Pool Party! ☀️😎

Sparring is a natural behaviour that we observe in our polar bears, and one of the most fun behaviours to see up close during your visit!

06/13/2025

Earlier this year, Assiniboine Park Zoo collaborated with Elders Equine and Hallmarq Veterinary Imaging to obtain helpful MRI scans to support the health of one of our ring-tailed lemurs, Rusty.

He was diagnosed before arriving at the Zoo with a neurological condition called Toxoplasmosis. Due to his diagnosis, he had a head tilt and would walk sideways around the habitat. While his condition is not a concern to the other animals and the care team, we wanted to confirm that his condition was causing his symptoms, determine his prognosis, and manage his symptoms better.

Read more about how it came together and how our partnerships with local organizations are helping us provide the highest quality of care for our animals on our website. https://www.assiniboinepark.ca/stories/287/a-partnership-in-care-rusty-s-mri-scans

06/13/2025

Dad, this one’s for you. This Father’s Day only, enjoy a special Montreal smoked brisket sandwich at the Park Café!

Made with house-smoked Candian brisket and topped with beer mustard, mayonnaise, arugula, tomato, and fried onions on toasted sour dough. Served with a choice of fries, Caesar salad, or house salad.

On special at the Park Café this Sunday, June 15.

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The Park Café is located on the banks of the Riley Family Duck Pond in Assiniboine Park and is open daily from 9:00 am – 4:00 pm.

06/12/2025

Sustainability and creativity are woven together at the new Cool Gardens indoor installation, now on at The Leaf’s Babs Asper Display House.

Presented by Storefrontmb, Cool Gardens is a design competition and exhibition of contemporary garden installations that's taking place in various locations across Winnipeg, including here at The Leaf!

PAIRIDAEZA, created by Yasaman Kashani, Madeleine Dafoe, and Calvin Tan, was inspired by combining ocean pollution with the design of a Persian carpets and gardens, intertwining patterns and colours to bring a new life to recycled materials. Kashani says that over 1,500 cans were required to create the installation, which were collected at The Forks over three weekends.

Plan your visit to The Leaf today to see PAIRIDAEZA, as well as Petals in Perspective, the outdoor installation in the Sensory Garden.

06/11/2025

Time is running out to join our amazing volunteer team! Join our great community and help support our efforts at the Zoo, Park, and The Leaf. We offer flexible schedules and a welcoming environment that recognizes the essential role volunteers play in our organization.

Learn more about our current roles and how to apply on our website at assiniboinepark.ca/volunteer. The application deadline is Monday, June 16.

06/10/2025

Last week we were thrilled to welcome VIP guests to the tenth annual Wildest Dreams event at the Zoo!

Wildest Dreams is a very special event that provides a once-in-a-lifetime Zoo experience for children and families facing health and/or socio-economic challenges.

Each year, we work with community organizations to welcome guests to enjoy activities and entertainment including Animal Encounters and Zoo Chats, a dance party, mascots and characters, workshops and interpretive stations, and of course, tons of fun!

It is a truly memorable, joyful, and uplifting experience for everyone involved.

Wildest Dreams is made possible thanks to our presenting partner Maple Leaf Construction, our supporting partners Sysco and Payworks, and numerous organizations that provide in-kind products and services. Thank you for your kindness, generosity, and support.

06/10/2025

If you like puzzles, trivia nights, board games, and friendly competition… Locked Zoo is for you!

Get your tickets to enjoy an after-hours, adults-only evening of good-natured competition at the Zoo.

There will be winners. There will be losers. Bragging rights are on the line.

Locked Zoo is on this Friday, June 13 and Saturday, June 14.

➡️ Learn more and get your tickets: assiniboinepark.ca/lockedzoo

Locked Zoo - LIVING LARGE Event Details Date: Jun 13 to 14 Time: 5:00 pm – 9:00 pm Location: Assiniboine Park Zoo Unlock the secrets of the Zoo in this after-hours, adults-only evening of good-natured competition while learning how the world's keystone species are LIVING LARGE!  There will be win...