The zoo just keeps taking in rescued animals. This one is much smaller. Harold, a scorpion from South Africa who hitched a ride to Canada in a nice lady's luggage, will be put on display at the zoo. They dont know what exhibit Harold will inhabit yet. Harold the stowaway scorpion heads to Winnipeg zoo - Manitoba - CBC News
Amur Tiger brothers Samkha and Vasili will be arriving from Calgary this week. Happy tails to you: Calgary Zoo tigers heading to Winnipeg this week | Metro
Heres a video update on all four polar bears. Polar bear cubs settling in at Assiniboine Park Zoo - Local Video - Winnipeg Free Press
Male red panda, Dusk, was transferred to Calgary on breeding loan. Calgary Zoo hopes for red panda cubs after bringing in new stud | Metro
Arturo the polar bear the zoo was trying to rescue from Mendoza Zoo in Argentina will not be coming to Canada. They cant provide the necessary medical records for the zoo to import him. Poor guy. Zoo blocked from saving Argentine polar bear - Winnipeg Free Press
I just looked up his family tree and it looks like he was born in Buffalo, NY. It's a shame he went from a place so snowy to a warm climate and small exhibit.
Bigger shame is he cannot come home to Canada and enjoy his final years in luxury. They would have done everything possible to make his final years fantastic. Although having been in such a hot climate so long a harsh Winnipeg winter might have been too much for him.
Hudson and Storm are getting to be good pals. Boys Will Be Boys: Hudson and Storm Play in the Snow - YouTube
The 2.2 Polar bears have all been introduced to one another. http://m.youtube.com/watch?feature=youtu.be&v=ZlyTIrm2rtY
Thats so cool thanks for sharing that KrissyR. I wouldnt have thought they would introduce the girls for another year to let them catch up to the boys in size a little but clearly they arent that far behind. Hopefully they can successfully maintain the group together as they enter maturity. I would assume the boys will be seperated during the breeding season to avoid aggression but thats still well into the future. Im excited to see what happens with this happy little group in the future. It will be something to watch over the next several years. It's just so great that Assiniboine lets those of us not in Winnipeg come along for the ride.
From what I hear, the little girls run the show It sounds like they plan it swap the bears around often to keep things interesting. That is what JTC was designed for, changing bears, environments etc so I hope they continue to mix well.
Thats cute to hear. I can see the boys letting the little girls run the show. It sounds like a great way to keep their day stimulating. Never knowing who they will meet, when or where. Sounds as interesting for them as it is for the guests watching them. It should be interesting to see how things progress as they all grow up and mature and with any luck start their genetically valuable families.
There a bunch of activities in April at the zoo. First up get to know the polar bear talks held by keepers at 10:30. At 1 attend Crazy about Camels to learn about them. At 3 its Feeding Frenzy at Kinsman Discovery Center where guest follow keepers as they feed the animals there. Love the name Feeding Frenzy! Keepers to speak daily on zoo's polar bears - Winnipeg Free Press
Zoo admission and membership prices will rise starting Apr 1 before being bumped up again when Journey to Churchill opens. Zoo rates to rise in Winnipeg | CTV Winnipeg News
Take a seek peek at Journey To Churchill. Looks like a lot of work left to do. Winnipeg zoo gives peek at Journey to Churchill exhibit - Manitoba - CBC News WOW!!! They plan on housing 8 to 12 bears!!!! http://www.winnipegsun.com/2014/04/11/journey-nearly-over-for-construction-of-zoo-exhibit
The zoos Lion Tailed Macaques are being shipped out to other zoos. Their exhibit no longer meets the standards so new homes are being found. Some are already gone and the rest are being kept off exhibit until they find homes. No more lion-tailed monkeys jumping at Winnipeg zoo - Manitoba - CBC News
The macaques are going to China and another Canadian zoo. Their home will be home to a red panda breeding center. Zoo sad to bid goodbye to its lion-tailed macaques - Winnipeg Free Press
Another article about the raising of admission fees. Going from $10.24 to $18.50 (plus tax) is an astronomical leap considering that last year the zoo had its highest attendance (over 400,000) in 20 years. I wonder what the locals think? Maybe they figure that you get what you pay for as the new Journey to Churchill complex does look quite spectacular. https://ca.news.yahoo.com/big-fee-hikes-winnipeg-zoo-polar-bear-exhibit-165053804.html