Our Stories

Five Simple Ways to Help Save Migratory Birds

Sep 18, 2020

Windows are one of the biggest threats to our local and migratory bird populations – it’s estimated that 25 million birds in Canada die each year from window collisions. Together, we can help migratory birds travel to their winter homes safely this fall.

Creature Feature: Dyeing Poison Dart Frog

Oct 6, 2020

There are many species of poison dart frogs, and Dyeing Poison Dart Frogs are one of the largest!

Plant Profile: Showy Mountain Ash

Oct 6, 2020

This eye-catching tree features small, white flowers in the spring, and bright orange-red or orange fruit in the late summer time and fall.

Partnering with MBORP to Help Save Burrowing Owls

Sep 30, 2020

Burrowing owls, once common across western Canada, are now considered an endangered species. Since 2010, Assiniboine Park Conservancy has worked with the Manitoba Burrowing Owl Recovery Program in their efforts to help save the species.

Volunteer Profile: Collaborating to Care for our Creatures

Sep 18, 2020

When animal care professionals noticed some minor sores on Percheron horse Ice’s hock joints, a unique collaboration was formed between animal care staff and Zoo volunteer, Dale Hunt.

Researching Arctic Species in Churchill

Sep 16, 2020

The Assiniboine Park Conservancy’s (APC) Conservation and Research team recently travelled to Churchill, MB as part of two exciting research projects concerning arctic species.