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Assiniboine Park Zoo — Zoo entrance pavilion with the Assiniboine Park Zoo signPhoto: Jimj wpg · CC BY-SA 4.0 · edited
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Assiniboine Park Zoo

Zoos & aquariums ·Winnipeg ·Closed
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Assiniboine Park Zoo is a zoo in the western part of Assiniboine Park in Winnipeg, Manitoba. Its grounds include outdoor habitats, indoor exhibits, gardens and walking paths.

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Assiniboine Park Zoo — Polar bear swimming underwater in the Arctic exhibit Erik Araújo from Sao Paulo, SP, Brazil · CC BY-SA 2.0 · edited
Assiniboine Park Zoo — Polar bear swimming underwater in the Arctic exhibitAssiniboine Park Zoo — Tiger resting beneath a shelter in its enclosureAssiniboine Park Zoo — Polar bears resting on rocks beside an icy denAssiniboine Park Zoo — Brown bears among rocks and pools in their habitatAssiniboine Park Zoo — Zebra and ostrich sharing a sandy enclosureAssiniboine Park Zoo — Crocodile swimming beneath a tree branchAssiniboine Park Zoo — Kangaroo standing beside its joey in a fenced habitatAssiniboine Park Zoo — Kangaroos resting together in a grassy enclosureAssiniboine Park Zoo — Children watching aquatic animals through a large viewing windowAssiniboine Park Zoo — Canada goose grazing among goslings on the grassAssiniboine Park Zoo — Peacock sculpture perched atop a zoo grounds shelter

What's on here

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Why go

  • Journey to Churchill represents northern Manitoba habitats, with polar bears, seals, muskoxen, reindeer and snowy owls.
  • The McFeetors Heavy Horse Center houses Percheron and Clydesdale horses among a barn, pastures, paddocks and carriage shed.
  • The seasonal Shirley Richardson Butterfly Garden stands beside Toucan Ridge.
  • Toucan Ridge displays free-flying birds, tropical plants and wildlife from Central and South America.

Opening hours

Today09:00 – 16:00Show all
Monday09:00 – 16:00
Tuesday09:00 – 16:00
Wednesday09:00 – 16:00
Thursday09:00 – 16:00
Friday09:00 – 16:00
Saturday09:00 – 16:00
Sunday09:00 – 16:00

Don't miss

  • Sea Ice PassageLook through the underwater tunnel's clear wall for polar bears and seals.Journey to Churchill
  • Aurora Borealis TheatreWatch a short film in a 360-degree theater.Zoo
  • Kinsmen Discovery CenterSee six galleries covering water, grasslands, air, underground and two forest habitats.Zoo
  • Dinosaurs UncoveredSee 17 life-size animatronic dinosaurs along a forest trail, plus indoor skeletons, fossils and artifacts.Forest trail and indoors

With kids

  • Aunt Sally’s Farm is a child-friendly learning and play area beside a playground; it replaced a former petting zoo.
  • Summer day camps and guided school tours offer organised activities for children. Guided tours are also available for families and small groups.
  • Boo at the Zoo is a Halloween event with entertainment, photo opportunities and fair rides.

Know before you go

  • Open daily from 09:00 to 16:00.
  • The zoo is open year-round, seven days a week, unless a notice says otherwise.

Tips for your visit

  • The Shirley Richardson Butterfly Garden is seasonal; it may not be available during a winter visit.

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Interesting facts3

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  1. 32 hectares

    The zoo occupies about 32 hectares.

    Assiniboine Park Zoo - Wikipedia
  2. 180 animal

    It displays about 180 animal species.

    Assiniboine Park Zoo - Wikipedia

  3. It is Canada's oldest continuously operating zoo.

    Assiniboine Park Zoo - Wikipedia

History

  1. 1904The City of Winnipeg Parks Board established the zoo with deer, bison and elk.
  2. 1935The zoo acquired its first lion, a lioness.
  3. 1939–February 1940Orphaned polar bear cub Carmichael joined the zoo in 1939; Clementine joined him in February 1940.
  4. 1959The zoo received the official name Assiniboine Park Zoo.
  5. 1990The Kinsmen Discovery Center opened, replacing the former Aunt Sally’s Farm petting zoo.
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  1. 1993The zoo began charging admission, ending nearly 90 years of free entry.
  2. April 2011Toucan Ridge opened as the first new exhibit in the zoo’s redevelopment.
  3. January 2012The International Polar Bear Conservation Center opened.
  4. July 2014Journey to Churchill opened as a permanent area.
  5. 2016The park and zoo were declared a national historic event for their role in an innovative urban park system.

Sources: Assiniboine Park Zoo - Wikipedia · Assiniboine Park Zoo - Wikipedia (part 2) · Assiniboine Park Conservancy · Hours & Rates | Assiniboine Park Conservancy · Hours & Rates | Assiniboine Park Conservancy · Assiniboine Park Zoo - Wikipedia · checked 28 Sep 2026

Where
2595 Roblin Boulevard South Gate, Winnipeg

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Questions and answers

Where is Assiniboine Park Zoo?

2595 Roblin Boulevard, South Gate, Winnipeg, Manitoba.

Are guided tours available for families at Assiniboine Park Zoo?

Guided tours for individuals, families and small groups explore animals, plants and nature.

What other habitat areas are there at Assiniboine Park Zoo?

Other themed areas include Animals of Asia, Grasslands and Boreal Forest, and Open Range.

Does Assiniboine Park Zoo hold a winter lights event?

Zoo Lights Festival has been held since 2019, with holiday lights from late fall into early winter.

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