assiniboine park zoo

Whoops, late to starting this year's thread, but there really hasn't been too much news yet. New to the zoo is one year old Louise the Yak, joining Mooshu, Moolan, Yak Cousteau, and Terriyaki. Louise has come from from Riverview Park. This brings the yaks to 0.5. What might we see this year...

Previously the ocelot exhibit. In Toucan ridge.

This individual is either Totem or Shade. In Toucan Ridge.

Bear is the last of the pack of film industry actors. He is quite old.

Today, Fiona the sichuan takin was humanely euthanized due to progressing arthritis. A sad loss to start the year for sure. She was one of my favourite residents, and is my current profile photo. Other minor news that has happened so far: The zoo was closed for their annual maintenance from...

Open range Mammals Red Kangaroo (Macropus rufus) Common Wallaroo (Macropus robustus) Pronghorn (Antilocapra americana) Llama (Lama glama) Birds Emu (Dromaius novaehollandiae)* Common Peafowl (Pavo cristatus)* - Free roaming Grasslands and boreal forest Mammals American Bison (Bison bison)...

Taken 03/01/23

taken 03/01/23

taken 03/01/23

Take 03/01/23

One of three individuals from Calgary. They are in the grasslands and boreal forest section of the zoo. Taken Novemeber 15th, 2022.

One of two individuals in the grasslands and boreal forest section of the zoo. Taken Novemeber 15th, 2022.

This is either Totem or Shade! They are free flight in toucan ridge

The text reads as following: What's with the algae? Water systems with green and brown algae are considered clean, oxygenated habitats with no negative effects on the animals. We do employ various modern techniques to remove excess algae build up to enhance your view.

In the Journey to Churchill section of the zoo.

This is a view of the interactive interpretive centre within the conservation center. Lots of information on conservation, the process of the center taking in orphan cubs, and climate change.

Will get some interior photos come spring!