Assiniboine Park & Zoo
2595 Roblin Boulevard R3P 2N7 Winnipeg, MB, Canada

It’s a good day for a pool day!

It’s a good day for a pool day!

Each new tree planted at Assiniboine Park ensures beauty and shade for the next generation. We need your help raising $10,000 to support the planting of new trees in the Park next spring. Help grow a legacy. Donate online: www.assiniboinepark.ca/trees

It's spooky season! Have you got your tickets to Boo at the Zoo?! Boo at the Zoo opens this Friday, October 8! Prepare to journey through a mystical fair complete with spooky characters, carnival rides, entertainment, activities and more! Boo at the Zoo is bigger and better than ever! ... Get tickets: http://www.booatthezoo.ca

It's spooky season! Have you got your tickets to Boo at the Zoo?! Boo at the Zoo opens this Friday, October 8! Prepare to journey through a mystical fair complete with spooky characters, carnival rides, entertainment, activities and more! Boo at the Zoo is bigger and better than ever! ... Get tickets: http://www.booatthezoo.ca

We've partnered with Verde Plant Design to offer two fabulous Kokedama workshops this winter! So... what is Kokedama? Koke = moss dama = ball... Using a special soil mix, the folks from Verde will guide you through the whole process and teach you how to create and care for your own kokedama ball. Workshops available January 26 & February 6. Learn more and register: www.assiniboinepark.ca/programs

Meet these two little piggies LIVE today at 1:00 right here on Facebook! In this Creature Feature, we’ll get acquainted with new Zoo residents, Peanut and Penelope.

High five! High fives with Max and Samkha may look cute, but did you know this is a behaviour that's trained for care purposes?! When these cats give us a high five, it allows their care teams to take a good look at their paws, and in Samkha the tiger's case, his belly. As an older gentleman, Max the cougar does not stand up on two feet like Samkha, but this behaviour still offers an opportunity for a general body check.

We just adore Carlita the kinkajou! Carlita is one of the Zoo’s most elusive residents, as she’s nocturnal and spends most of her day snoozing. The kinkajou is an adorable arboreal species with a five inch long tongue. They primarily eat fruit and nectar and are important seed and pollen dispersers in the wild! ... photo captured by animal care professional Maggie See more

These warm, sunny winter days are perfect for skating at the Park! Plus, did you know you can wear your skates right up to the Park Café take-out window?! Grab a hot chocolate, coffee or a snack daily from 10:00 - 4:00. photo by @kristhine.guerrero on Instagram... Please practice social and physical distancing throughout your visit to the Park. While skating, maintain a separation of at least two metres from others that reside outside your household. Check out our health and safety guidelines before your visit: https://www.assiniboinepark.ca//things-t/winter-activities

New virtual Fit Together Pre & Postnatal Fitness sessions are launching this January! Mondays, Jan 11 - Feb 22: Parent and Baby Yoga and Infant Massage Wednesdays, Jan 13 - March 17: Parent & Baby Fitness... Both classes are welcoming to parents of all fitness levels, and guided by instructors that are certified pre/postnatal fitness specialists. Learn more and sign up: www.assiniboinepark.ca/programs

Aurora & Kaska *** photos by animal care professionals Caitlin and Heather

Who who whooo are they? They are great horned owls! These beautiful birds were spotted and photographed by Park & Zoo volunteer, Don Stephens, along the Park river trails near the footbridge. Did you know...... Great horned owls can be spotted in the Park in areas with mature trees. Many Park visitors will miss seeing these owls as they are nocturnal and tough to see during the day. Great horned owls do not build their own nests! They mainly reuse nests of other animals like red-tailed hawks, crows, and squirrels. The great horned owl is the second-largest owl in Canada, after the snowy owl. These owls are found across the Americas, from the tip of South America to the Arctic coast in Alaska, but not in the Tundra or Amazon Basin. These owls are powerful hunters that eat anything from mammals, to other birds.

Meet Bragin the ocelot! What do you want to learn about Bragin and ocelots during this Creature Feature? Drop your questions in comments and we’ll answer LIVE!

We're challenging everyone to make one New Year's resolution with the climate in mind for 2021! One small change can make a BIG difference for the climate and your favourite Arctic species like polar bears! Switch to reusable mugs, straws, and bags... Choose sustainable transportation whenever possible Shop locally Plant native species in your gardens Always properly dispose of used batteries and e-waste Visit our website for more tips and learn what we're doing to help conserve animals and their habitats: https://www.assiniboinepark.ca/conservation-research-sustai

This week’s Burger of the Week at the Park Café is The Walter Crispy fried Manitoba pickerel tossed with our secret Park Café seasoning blend, topped with a creamy apple ranch slaw, ... tomato and a swiss cheese crisp, Available for take-out only at the Park Treats window now until Sunday, Dec 13. The Park Treats take-out window is open daily from 10:00 4:00, located on the banks of the Riley Family Duck Pond. Call 204-927-6080 to order ahead. Walk-ups welcome! See more

Welcome back, snow!

The cats enjoyed their gifts today!

We'll be LIVE with Bragin the ocelot this Thursday at 2:00! For this Creature Feature, we'll learn all about Bragin, his favourite enrichment, and positive reinforcement training. What do you want to learn about Bragin the ocelot?... Drop your questions in the comments then tune in live right here on Facebook for the answers!

Create holiday cheer from home! We've partnered with Verde Plant Design to offer Winter Wreath workshops virtually! You will pick up a wreath making kit filled with fresh and fragrant materials at the Park, then join us on Zoom for a step-by-step lesson to create a lush, whimsical winter wreath. This workshop takes place Saturday, November 28 & Sunday, November 29. Learn more and register: www.assiniboinepark.ca/programs ... photo: Verde Plant Design

Today is World Kindness Day! This year, spreading kindness feels more important than ever before. Thank you for showing us so much kindness this year through your support, words of encouragement, and understanding. Today, and always, remember to always be kind to others and to the natural world.

Meerkat snuggles are the perfect vibe for this snowy day! Meerkats are highly sociable animals and live in groups. They tend to sleep in a pile, snuggled on top of each other or very close together. This dog/cat bed provides a wonderful opportunity and a cozy spot for these little guys to express a natural behaviour! ... photo by animal care attendant Kendra!

Looking for something fun and educational to do with the kids over winter break?! While the Zoo is closed, enjoy our winter break camp virtually from your home! Learn about animals Prepare crafts Play games... Learn new ways to enjoy the great outdoors We're offering two camp sessions, each with a unique theme on December 21 & 22 and December 29 & 30. Learn more and register online: www.assiniboinepark.ca/zoocamp

While the Zoo is closed to the public, Sea Ice Passage is a great spot for our animal care team to take a lunch break with the polar bears! photos by animal care professional Brianne

Welcome to our LIVE Creature Feature! We’re taking a walk through the Kinsmen Discovery Centre with tortoises, Shelly, Duncan, and Yuri! What do you want to know about tortoises? Ask your questions in the comments!

Our yoga classes are going virtual! It's a great time to connect with our fabulous instructor, Rebecca Watson Yoga, and our supportive yoga community. Live, online classes take place Wednesday evenings starting Nov. 18. Each session is recorded, so if you can't make it live, you'll have access to the recording for 7 days to practice when it best suits your schedule!... Learn more and register: www.assiniboinepark.ca/programs

Working from home at the kitchen table? Remember to take breaks to stretch like a polar bear!

Halloween celebrations have already started here at the Zoo! Our Halloween Spooktacular celebration is on this Thursday, Friday and Saturday! While we can't offer trick or treating this year, our animals will be enjoying pumpkin enrichment treats all three days, and we're inviting everyone to wear a costume to get into the Halloween spirit!... Learn more: assiniboinepark.ca/events

Today is National Philanthropy Day, a celebration of giving and an opportunity to recognize those that make the world a better place. Today, we would like to thank all our donors for their ongoing support and encouragement during these challenging times. Every donation makes a difference, and this year more than ever, we have relied on your support. Thank you!

Creature Features are back! While the Zoo is closed, we are planning to bring back weekly LIVE Creature Features starting this Thursday. Tomorrow, join us as we take our tortoises on a walk through the Kinsmen Discovery Centre! You’ll meet a Red-footed Tortoise and a South American Yellow-footed Tortoise and watch them explore the discovery centre! Tune in LIVE at 2:00 on Thursday, November 19. Drop your tortoise questions in the comments!

Our Halloween Spooktacular celebration is happening at the Zoo this Thursday, Friday, and Saturday! Watch animals throughout the Zoo enjoy special pumpkin treats Dress up in your favourite costume... Take a picture at our spooky Halloween themed selfie station Learn more: assiniboinepark.ca/events See more

Today is International Zoo Educators Day! Education is vitally important to us at the Zoo. Through our education programs, we celebrate our connections with the natural world and inspire every visitor to conserve animals, plants, and habitats. Today we want to recognize our incredible team of educators that work with students of all ages, year-round, here at the Zoo and in their classrooms! THANK YOU for all that you do!

Today we’re going to introduce you to some adorable critters that aren’t so creepy once you get to know them... Bats! Join us on Instagram LIVE at 3:00 today for a (not so) Creepy Creature Feature! Get your bat questions ready and ask away in the comments!

Find yourself someone that loves you as much as Bragin loves boxes.

Thank you to one of our young visitors, Lucas, who made this beautiful card for Victor to say goodbye as we temporarily close the Zoo. This absolutely melted our hearts! We're not saying goodbye, just see you later! We look forward to safely welcoming visitors back to the Zoo as soon as we can.

The Park Treats window is OPEN for take-out! Find the treats window on the banks of the Riley Family Duck Pond. We're serving treats, meals, and snacks like: Fries, poutine, and sweet potato fries... Wraps and sandwiches Burgers (beef and veggie!) Hot chocolate, apple cider, coffee, and more! We're open daily from 10:00 am - 4:00 pm. Call 204-927-6080 to order in advance. Walk-ups are more than welcome! See the full menu: www.assiniboinepark.ca/park-cafe

Today we pause to remember. Lest we forget. Photo: Poppies growing in the English Garden this summer.

The weather is just perfect today, don’t you agree?!

We'd like to say thank you to our local Tuxedo Canada Safeway for donating pumpkins to our Zoo Tots program! To celebrate Halloween, this morning the tots carved pumpkins and next week, they'll deliver the tasty pumpkin treats to some of our Zoo animals. Thank you for making our program spook-tacular! There is limited space still available in our next Zoo Tots session beginning Nov 18! Sign up: www.assiniboinepark.ca/programs

What if so-called "creepy critters" weren't so creepy after all? Join us on Instagram LIVE this Monday, Wednesday, and Friday at 3:00 pm for three (not so) Creepy Creature Features! Monday: Tarantulas and Cockroaches... Wednesday: Bats Friday: Snakes Follow us on Instagram: @assiniboineparkzoo These chats are perfect for anyone that feels a little scared and squeamish! We're going to talk to three experts, meet some fascinating creatures, and help you overcome your fears. Get your bug, bat, and snake questions ready and tune in LIVE!

The Park Café is OPEN and serving up new menu items! Try the new... Mushroom Swiss Breakfast Bagel... Three Sisters Brown Rice Bowl (vegan!) Café Beet Salad The Park Café is open daily from 9:00 - 4:00. Find us near the Riley Family Duck Pond. *** Your health and safety is important to us. We have precautions in place to help prevent the spread of COVID-19 including: Physical distancing between tables Enhanced cleaning and sanitization Online and single use menus Mandatory masks while not seated Learn more: www.assiniboinepark.ca/park-cafe

We thought the signs were pretty clear, Baffin The rules may not apply if you’re a polar bear, but assuming you’re not a polar bear, they are in place to help keep you, as well as our staff, volunteers, and animals healthy and safe! As a large, mainly outdoor attraction there is plenty of space to remain physically distanced from other visitors.... Please respect all signs and floor markers that encourage physical distancing and discourage contact with surfaces like exhibit glass. Please follow our recommended path of travel. Don’t forget your mask! Masks are mandatory in indoor spaces. Get your tickets online in advance to avoid waiting in line and to reduce contact with staff. We can’t wait to see you at the Zoo!

Happy International Snow Leopard Day from beautiful Batu! This fresh snowfall is a Snow Leopard Day gift, right?! Snow Leopard Day is all about celebrating this beautiful cat, and learning how we can all work together to protect it and it's wild habitat. ... DYK: snow leopards are considered an umbrella species, meaning when we take action to protect them in the wild, we're also protecting other species that live in their same habitat! Visit the snow leopards at the Zoo and check out Snow Leopard Trust to learn more about the elusive "ghost cat".

Tomorrow is International Snow Leopard Day! It's a great day to visit the snow leopards at the Zoo and learn more about this amazing, vulnerable species. The cubs got their first look at snow yesterday and it was love at first sight! A cool fall or winter day is the perfect time to visit these big cats, so that forecast has us smiling...

Join us at the Zoo next Thursday, Friday, and Saturday for our Halloween Spooktacular celebration! Dress up in your favourite costumes and watch our animals enjoy special Halloween treats and enrichment. Plus, stop by a selfie station and take a spooky photo! Learn more: www.assiniboinepark.ca/events

It’s a good day to be a polar bear!

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