Creature Feature: Rocky Mountain Bighorn Sheep
The Bighorn's outer hoof is rigid like a toenail allowing it to catch slight protrusions, while the inner pad is soft to provide grip.
Harvest at the Kitchen Garden
Every Monday, bright and early, a harvest is now taking place in the Kitchen Garden at The Leaf!
Going Wild About Waste
We are partnering with Lynnae Martin, a master's student at the University of Manitoba, who is studying how urban wildlife interacts with human-produced waste within the Zoo.
Creature Feature: Turkmenian Markhor
These wild goats are also known as "Screw-horn goats" due to their impressive horn structure. Male markhor can grow horns up to 160 cm in length!
Plant Profile: Borage
Borage has been used since the time of ancient Rome as a medicinal herb, claiming to improve moods, give courage, and comfort hearts.
Creature Feature: Dakota Skipper
Assiniboine Park Zoo has started a rearing and release program for this local endangered butterfly.
