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The First Pineapple Harvest: A Tropical Triumph and the Filipino Connection

Feb 10, 2024

Last week, our horticulture team harvested our first Manitoba-grown pineapple from the Hartley and Heather Richardson Tropical Biome! Learn about the pineapple plant and its significance in the Philippines.

The First Pineapple Harvest: A Tropical Triumph and the Filipino Connection

The World of Zoo Medicine: Inside the Veterinary Internship Experience

Feb 7, 2024

The Assiniboine Park Zoo offers a unique veterinary internship in Canada, contributing to the field of zoo medicine by educating and supporting individuals with a demonstrated interest in this field.

The World of Zoo Medicine: Inside the Veterinary Internship Experience

Conserving Polar Bears in the Wild

Feb 7, 2024

Here at the Zoo, our Conservation & Research team is dedicated to learning from the polar bears in our care and assisting with conservation efforts in the wild.

Creature Feature: White Handed Gibbons

Feb 5, 2024

Learn about our gibbon family! We caught up with Fran, an Animal Care Professional, and she gave us an update on the gibbons as they adjust to life with baby Maavi!

Art in Bloom: The Creative Minds Behind Fleurs de Villes VOYAGE

Jan 18, 2024

Step into a world where botanical artistry meets global destinations as we introduce you to some of the brilliant minds behind Fleurs de Villes VOYAGE. Learn about the stories, inspirations, and sheer artistry behind these botanical masterpieces!

Art in Bloom: The Creative Minds Behind Fleurs de Villes VOYAGE

Step into the Hoofprints: A Day in the Life of Farriers at the Zoo

Jan 3, 2024

Here at the Zoo, we take pride in providing the best care for our animals, and that commitment extends to our magnificent equine residents as well. Recently, our horses were treated to a special visit from skilled farriers.

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