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JACK the male Polar Fox has passed away at the age of 11.
Assiniboine Park Zoo on Instagram: "It’s with great sadness we share the news that we recently said goodbye to our senior Arctic fox, Jack. Jack was a long-time Zoo resident and beloved by many members of our team who cared for him over the years. He was over 11 years old and arrived here in Winnipeg from Zoo de Granby in 2017. In the wild, Arctic foxes have a life expectancy of approximately 3 – 4 years. In human care, with access to a controlled habitat, diet, and veterinary care, Arctic foxes can live comfortable lives for over 10 years, just like Jack did. Jack had been experiencing age-related heath challenges for some time. For the past year, our veterinary and animal care teams had managed his arthritis and worsening mobility with regular quality of life monitoring. Recently, Jack’s mobility took a turn for the worse. Following a quality of life assessment, the animal care and animal health teams determined that humane euthanasia would be the most compassionate course of action for Jack. Jack was full of personality and was a favourite of many Zoo staff, visitors, and volunteers. Jack enjoyed his positive reinforcement training sessions and was very food motivated in that training. He was interactive with his care team and enjoyed playing tug. He also enjoyed enrichment puzzles and toys, but if a toy frustrated him, he would let you know by pooping on it. He made his opinions known! When his breakfast was being prepared, he would peep over a ledge to watch with a sneaky expression. Maybe he was plotting in those moments, because he was also known for digging and hiding his food. This meant that his care team had to cut it up and feed a portion of it to him with tongs so we knew he wasn’t just hiding it, which they were happy to do for Jack. Jack had a vibrant personality and was very loved by those who cared for him. Please join us in offering condolences to the members of our team who cared for him every day."
 
Assiniboine Park Zoo had its AZA accreditation renewed(They already had before). The Zoo is making a lot of progress in planning a new Animal Health Center, since the current veterinarian hospital is getting older. The new animal health care center will provide more efficient care, accommodate new technologies and create an optimal environment for the staff and the animals.
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On October 7th, the zoo announced they permanently acquired (1m.1f) Linne's two-toed sloths named Roger and Lilo (after they were displayed in the "Survival of the Slowest" temporary exhibit), which are on display in Kinsmen Discovery Centre's southern three-banded armadillo exhibit.

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On October 12th, the zoo announced they moved 2 black tree monitor lizards named Padmé and Vader on display inside the Kinsmen Discovery Centre.

2.5K views · 65 reactions | Come to the dark side… we have black tree monitors! Say hi to Vader and Padmé, our newest reptiles in the Kinsmen Discovery Centre. Discover more about their species, including what they use their very long tails for! | Assiniboine Park & Zoo

On October 21st, the zoo announced they acquired a (0.1f) Canadian lynx (later named Lumi (Finnish for snow, Latin for light)) from Wildlife Haven Rehabilitation Centre in Manitoba after it was deemed unreleaseable, and is now off-show.

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On November 10th, it was announced that the zoo reacquired a (1m.0) Chinese red panda from Greater Vancouver Zoo in British Columbia.

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