BEAR-thday Bash

It’s a BEAR-thday Party!

July 21 – 27
Join us as we celebrate a very special milestone — Mistaya and Koda, our beloved grizzly bears, are turning 20! All week long, enjoy fun and educational activities for the whole family in honour of their big BEAR-thday.

BEAR-thday Card Station
Stop by the Kinsmen Bear Habitat to sign a giant birthday card and send your best wishes to Mistaya and Koda.
 

Zoo Gift Shop Specials
Save 20% on all merchandise! 
 

Zoo Photo Booth
Step into the Saskatoon Zoo Foundation Photo Booth located in the Small Mammal House. Take a souvenir photo — all proceeds go toward building a new home for Mistaya and Koda!
 

Zoo Café Specials
Proceeds support the Saskatoon Zoo Society’s educational programs.

Daily Activities

Interpretive Cart
10:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Visit the Saskatoon Zoo Society’s interpretive cart for hands-on displays and engaging information.

Keeper Talks
11:00 a.m. & 2:00 p.m.
Join our zookeepers at the Kinsmen Bear Habitat for daily talks and discover fascinating facts about grizzly bear care and conservation.

BEAR-thday Bash – Wednesday, July 23

Location: Kinsmen Bear Habitat

Family Activities 
Scavenger hunt, face painting and lots of birthday fun!
 

Special Presentation & Enrichment Activities | 10:30 a.m.
Zoo Manager Jeff Mitchell shares stories about Mistaya and Koda, their journey at the Saskatoon Zoo, and exciting plans for a new habitat. Stick around for special enrichment activities designed by our incredible zookeeping team!
 

Birthday Cake & Timbits | 11:00 a.m.
Thanks to the Saskatoon Zoo Foundation, enjoy a sweet treat to celebrate Mistaya and Koda’s big day (while quantities last)!

Come celebrate with us and show Mistaya and Koda some birthday love!