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The Leaf's Lush Oasis: Exploring the Tropical Biome with Plant Designer Rob Halpern

Jul 7, 2023

Take a tour of the Hartley and Heather Richardson Tropical Biome with Rob Halpern, horticulturist and the plant designer for the Tropical and Butterfly Biomes in The Leaf.

The Leaf's Lush Oasis: Exploring the Tropical Biome with Plant Designer Rob Halpern

Creature Feature: Tawny Frogmouth

Jul 6, 2023

Tawny frogmouths are nocturnal and spend their days motionless, sleeping with one eye open.

Banding Together: Collaborations for Bird Conservation

Jul 5, 2023

Recently we invited a team from Kevin Fraser's Avian Behaviour and Conservation Lab at the University of Manitoba to band the tree swallow family occupying one of our nest boxes in the Zoo.

Banding Together: Collaborations for Bird Conservation

Plant Profile: The Stunning Sausage Tree

Jun 29, 2023

Found in the Hartley and Heather Richardson Tropical Biome, the sausage tree is native to Africa and known for its large sausage-shaped fruit. Read more about this fascinating tree and watch a video of our sausage tree starting to flower!

Backyard Composting 101

Jun 15, 2023

Whether you’re a gardener looking for a free natural soil amendment, or just hoping to keep your food scraps out of the landfill, home composting is simple!

Sharing is Caring: Impact of the ParkShare Program

Jun 15, 2023

We want to share the Park with everyone. Thanks to the generous support of donors like Canada Life, the ParkShare program provides memorable Park and Zoo experiences for children, youth, and senior groups facing financial barriers.

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