Spring Break at the Zoo
March 23 - 30
Join us for a full week of fun at the Zoo over Spring Break! Special activities will include face painting, storytelling, musical performances, crafts, and special Zoo Chats with our animal care team.
Events happening all week long:
Spring Break Game Zone
Daily: 11:00 am-3:00 pm
Test your skills in our outdoor games area! Challenge your family and friends to a rousing game of ladder toss or corn hole.
Spring Break Zoo Chats
Daily - see schedule below
Learn more about the amazing animals at the Zoo from the people who know them best. Join our Animal Care team for special Zoo Chats all week long.
Saturday, Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Sunday
| Time | Zoo Chat Topic | Location |
| 11:30 am | A Peek at Polar Bears | Gateway to the Arctic* |
| 1:00 pm | Camel Conversations | Camel habitat |
| 2:00 pm | Tropical Adventures | Toucan Ridge |
*The Sunday Polar Bear Chat will take place at Tundra Grill
Sunday, Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday
| Time | Zoo Chat Topic | Location |
| 11:30 am | The Best of Bison | Bison habitat |
| 1:00 pm | Barnyard Babble | Aunt Sally's Farm |
| 2:00 pm | Gibbon Gabbin’ | Gibbon habitat |
Events happening on select days:
Fabulous Face Painting
Saturday, March 23 & Sunday, March 24
11:00 am-3:00 pm - Gateway to the Arctic
Face painting artists from Heather’s Pretty Parties are on hand to bring colourful designs and big smiles to the faces of kids of all ages.
Conservation Corner
Monday, March 25 & Wednesday, March 27
11:00 am-3:00 pm – Gateway to the Arctic
Chat with members of the Zoo’s Conservation & Research team about the work they do here at the Zoo and out in the field. Learn about how your own actions can have an impact on animal conservation.
Spring Break Create & Connect
Monday, March 25, Wednesday, March 27 & Saturday, March 30
11:00 am-3:00 pm – Leatherdale International Polar Bear Conservation Centre
Get crafty with our volunteer Create & Connect squad. Make a cool animal-themed craft and take it home as a souvenir.
The Environmental Musician
Tuesday, March 26 & Thursday, March 28
11:00 am & 1:00 pm – Gateway to the Arctic
We’re thrilled to welcome Emily Thoroski, the Environmental Musician for performances in the theatre at Gateway to the Arctic. Emily’s unique songwriting combines her love of music and nature to entertain and inspire listeners to get involved in environmental conservation.
Colourful Characters
Friday, March 29
11:00 am-2:00 pm – Tundra Grill
Take your picture with fun costumed characters from Heather’s Pretty Parties. Who knows who you’ll find!
TiBert et Douzie
Saturday, March 30
11:00 am & 1:00 pm – Gateway to the Arctic
Join TiBert et Douzie for toe-tapping, music and compelling stories at Gateway to the Arctic. As members of l'Union nationale métisse Saint-Joseph du Manitoba TiBert et Douzie are well established within the French Métis community, they will get you dancing and make your heart sing of joie de vivre!
Easter Breakfast with the Bears
Sunday, March 31
9:00am-11:00am – Tundra Grill
Cap off the week with a special Easter Breakfast with the Bears at Tundra Grill. Watch our playful polar bears enjoying some Easter entertainment while you dine on a delicious breakfast!
