Assiniboine Park Zoo is home to incredible species from Manitoba and around the globe. Conserve, protect, and connect with animals and nature.
Winnipeg, Manitoba
Joined April 2011
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Assiniboine Park Zoo retweeted
We are fluttering with excitement over @assiniboinezoo's latest conservation news! 🦋 The Conservancy released 58 critically endangered Poweshiek skipperlings onto a new site in the Manitoba Tall Grass Prairie Preserve.
Read more in Connect: bit.ly/3ElOzNl
ALT Poweshiek Skipperling resting on a yellow flower.
ALT Researcher standing in tall grass where the butterflies have been released.
ALT Researcher working with butterflies in a hoop house for the head starting program.
Assiniboine Park Zoo retweeted
We’re celebrating Pride in the Park this Saturday with special activities at the Zoo and The Leaf! 🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️
Plus, 15% of admission sales on May 27 will be donated to two organizations; Rainbow Resource Centre and Sunshine House.
See the full schedule: assiniboinepark.ca/events
Assiniboine Park Zoo retweeted
In honour of Remembrance Day, the following hours will be in place on Friday, November 11:
Assiniboine Park Zoo: 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
The Park Café: Closed
The Pavilion: 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
The Park Café will also be closed on Saturday, November 12 for a special event.
Assiniboine Park Zoo retweeted
It’s a mascot takeover!
In celebration of Tourism Week, these wooly celebs gave the warmest welcome at the @YWGairport!
#onlyinthepeg
Assiniboine Park Zoo retweeted
Exciting news out of the Manitoba Chimney Swift Initiative! The artificial chimney @assiniboinezoo has undergone a makeover just in time for spring (photo by Assiniboine Park Zoo). Read why at: mbchimneyswift.com/home-make…
Assiniboine Park Zoo retweeted
We're hiring at the Park and Zoo!
We are hiring for positions in Banquets and Catering, Security, Retail and Visitor Services, at the Park Café, and more! For more information about available positions, and to apply, visit our website: assiniboinepark.ca/careers
Assiniboine Park Zoo retweeted
Did you know that #PolarBears at AZA member facilities are helping their wild peers? They take part in #studies that can only be conducted in zoo settings, filling knowledge gaps and helping with conservation. Learn more: ow.ly/O1yf50HExfq
📸: C Breiter/@assiniboinezoo
Assiniboine Park Zoo retweeted
What do you do with old or broken string lights? We can help! ♻️🎄 From now until Jan 10, we are partnering with Urban Mine to collect holiday lights for recycling. We are accepting LED string lights and the wires from incandescent lights (strings only, bulbs must be removed).
Assiniboine Park Zoo retweeted
Get ready for a BEAR-y good takeover from the AZA-accredited @assiniboinezoo tomorrow! Join us on Facebook and Instagram (@zoos_aquariums) for polar bear content throughout the day. #MeetAZAMembers
Assiniboine Park Zoo retweeted
Kerianne Chant has been working with @AssiniboineZoo to assess the personalities in nine polar bears using a five-factor personality assessment.
The results of this research will directly help in the management of the polar bears at the zoo.
Learn more! news.uwinnipeg.ca/do-polar-b…
Assiniboine Park Zoo retweeted
Sunday, October 24 is Teacher Appreciation Day at the Assiniboine Park Zoo🐵🐯🐻
Educators are invited for a complimentary zoo visit from 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Get all the details: assiniboinepark.ca/events/ev…
Assiniboine Park Zoo retweeted
In honour of the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, today our staff and volunteers participated in a gathering in the Indigenous Peoples Garden to honour the lives lost at residential schools, survivors, their families, and to commit to the process of reconciliation.(1/5)
Assiniboine Park Zoo retweeted
Congratulations to @assiniboinezoo on the birth of a reindeer! Named Whitney after veterinary intern Dr. Whitney, who recently had her last day at the zoo. How sweet! ow.ly/R5C650FJA8f #zooborns
Assiniboine Park Zoo retweeted
Experience the animals at @AssiniboineZoo like never before! 👇🦭
Our #HereForItWPG hosts go behind-the-scenes with the Harbour Seals Honorary Trainer experience - and you can too this summer only at the Zoo!
Learn more: tourismwinnipeg.com/things-t…
Assiniboine Park Zoo retweeted
#TBT Participants from @Rossbrook took a trip to @Assiniboinezoo a couple of weeks ago. Not sure if their favourite part was the monkeys or the new dinosaur exhibit. It's a great place to learn about animals & animal conservation, as well as have #summerfun
#childrenandyouth
Assiniboine Park Zoo retweeted
How do you move a snow leopard across the country? 🐾 Watch to see how the team moved Kita the snow leopard to her new home at @assiniboinezoo. #TrainingTuesday
Assiniboine Park Zoo retweeted
We're celebrating #WorldSnakeDay 🐍 a day early this year as part of the #WeeklyWildlifeWonders! Check out our Insta Stories today for a snake Q&A, & don't forget to check out @TorontoZoo and @assiniboinezoo's social feeds for more #WeeklyWildlifeWonders! #CDNAccreditedZoosCare
Assiniboine Park Zoo retweeted
In-person workshops and programs are back at the Park and Zoo this summer! Registration is currently open for Yoga at the Pavilion, Stroller Fitness at the Park, and Zoo Tots Drop-in Tours! Learn more and sign up: assiniboinepark.ca/programs
Assiniboine Park Zoo retweeted
If this doesn't warm your heart, we don't know what will. @assiniboinezoo cbc.ca/television/arcticvets…
Assiniboine Park Zoo retweeted
The polar bears at @assiniboinezoo poop glitter — for science.
Watch more 'Arctic Vets': cbcgem.app/arcticvets