The Leaf: Spotlight on the Wollemi Pine
Tucked inside the greenhouse at Assiniboine Park is a collection of trees that are rare and remarkable. Often called the dinosaur tree, the Wollemi Pine was thought to be extinct for two million years.
Plant Profile: Hibiscus
The National Garden Bureau has declared 2021 to be the “Year of the Hardy Hibiscus”, and at Assiniboine Park and Zoo we can’t wait to celebrate this vibrant flower all year long.
Creature Feature: White-Handed Gibbon
Also known as the Lar Gibbon, this species can have a variety of fur colouring, ranging from sandy beige to black!
Conservation Spotlight: International Day of Women and Girls in Science
In celebration of the International Day of Women and Girls in Science, meet four inspiring women who are members of our Conservation and Research team here at the Assiniboine Park Conservancy.
Spotlight on The Leaf: Canada’s Tallest Indoor Waterfall
Reaching approximately six stories in height, when finished, the water feature at The Leaf will be the tallest indoor waterfall in Canada.
International Polar Bear Day – Why We Celebrate Polar Bears in February
February is an important and vulnerable time for polar bears in the wild. To celebrate International Polar Bear Day, learn more about these magnificent animals and how you can help protect them in the wild by lowering your CO2 footprint.
