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Your Guide to a Winter Zoo Visit

Dec 28, 2022

Winter may be a quieter season here at the Zoo, but it happens to be some of our animals' favourite time of the year! Grab your coat and learn how to make the most of your winter visit with our handy guide.

What's Flowering, Fruiting, or Featured at The Leaf

Feb 1, 2023

Plant life is dynamic; each time you visit The Leaf you have the opportunity to see something new. Here is a list of some plants that are flowering, fruiting, or featured at The Leaf!

Creature Feature: Yellow-Spotted Amazon River Turtle

Jan 31, 2023

Fun Fact: Courtship in this turtle species involves nipping at feet and tails.

Creature Feature: Beluga Whale

Jan 3, 2023

Beluga are well suited to the cold, they have a thick layer of blubber that can account for up to 40% of their body weight!

A Year in Review: Conservation by the Numbers

Dec 28, 2022

Our Conservation & Research team works year-round on valuable projects here at the Zoo and out in the field. Here's a round-up of what this team has been up to in 2022!

Learn About the Vertical Garden

Dec 28, 2022

One of the most prominent features in The Leaf is the vertical garden or green wall located in the Babs Asper Display House. The 14ft tall, 82ft wide wall is ‘alive’ as it hosts over 4,400 individual living tropical plants