Caring for Cougars: Malcolm & Jethro’s Health Check

The Saskatoon Forestry Farm Park & Zoo released an exciting new video ‘Caring for Cougars’ following a recent health check on cougars Malcolm and Jethro.  

“Our mandate is to focus on conservation, research, and education” says Tim Sinclair-Smith, Zoo Manager.  “This video provides an opportunity for people to learn more about what goes on when a captive animal visits the vet.  It demonstrates that our facility emphasizes the importance of quality health programs and does more than simply display animals.”

The Zoo has a longstanding partnership with the Western College of Veterinary Medicine focusing on animal health at the facility.  Sinclair-Smith says there are many benefits to highlighting the educational aspects of the animal health program:

• Veterinary students have the opportunity to learn wild animal care skills; and
• It shows school students the detailed, in-depth nature of a wild animal physical exam.

Cougars Malcolm and Jethro came to the Zoo in 2009 and are currently taking up residence in the PotashCorp Ark exhibit.  Cougars are best known for their agility and long powerful bodies.  Their long hind legs allow them to hunt in high speed bursts and are known to use their long tails to steer as they run.

The ‘Caring for Cougars video’ is showcased on the City’s YouTube, Twitter and Facebook pages.  It is also highlighted on saskatoon.ca/zoo and will be played in the Children’s Zoo and Discovery Centre as part of a public education initiative.  

Zoo Hours
Reminder:  the Zoo will be switching to winter hours on Tuesday, September 5, 2017.

• Forestry Farm Park gates will be open from 7:30 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
• The Zoo will be open daily from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
• Parking fees will not be charged effective on September 5.