Our Stories

Empowering Young Professionals in Marine Conservation and Research

Dec 6, 2023

Assiniboine Park Conservancy actively partners with other conservation and research organizations, fostering collaborations such as the one with Ocean Wise. Learn how young professionals are gaining experience in marine conservation here at the Zoo.

Setting the Polar Bears up for Success in Calgary

Dec 6, 2023

Earlier this fall, polar bears Baffin and Siku moved from the Assiniboine Park Zoo to a new home at the Calgary Zoo. Learn how we prepared for a successful, smooth move to Calgary.

It’s The Leaf’s first anniversary!

Dec 6, 2023

This past year, the spectacular horticultural attraction has seen plants take root and people visit from around the world. We asked members of The Leaf team to share highlights and favourite memories from the past year.

Conservation by the Numbers 2023

Dec 6, 2023

Our Conservation & Research team works year-round on a variety of projects here at the Zoo and out in the field. Here are a few highlights of what this team has been up to over the past year.

From Roots to Radiance: Creating a Succulent Christmas Tree

Dec 5, 2023

This holiday season we have plenty of interesting and festive plants in our biomes at The Leaf. In the Mediterranean Biome is our succulent tree, a Christmas tree made of soil, moss, and succulent plants.