The Dingoes are back; Grizzlies starting to Stir
Warmer temperatures have provided an opportunity for dingoes Maple and Euci to return to their outdoor digs at the Saskatoon Forestry Farm Park & Zoo (Zoo). The pups spent most cold weather days in one of the Zoo’s indoor facilities as the pair are still working on getting acclimatized to our Canadian winters.
“The pups were really excited to get back to their exhibit and explore all the new smells and play in the snow,” says Jeff Mitchell, Zoo Manager. “The dingoes will spend portions of the day in their exhibit and return to their indoor facility for evenings and when temperatures drop.”
While the dingoes are busy exploring the outdoors, grizzly bears Mistaya and Koda are still enjoying their winter slumber.
“We have seen increased activity from Mistaya and Koda in their den which indicates they are getting close to completing their winter snooze,” says Mitchell. “We anticipate the pair will be awake and ready to return to the Kinsmen Bear Exhibit in the coming weeks”.
The Zoo is open daily from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and admission is by donation until March 31.
Know Before You Go
Protect yourself and others from COVID-19 while visiting the Zoo by following these guidelines:
- Do not come to the Zoo if you are sick.
- A non-medical mask is required when accessing indoor City-operated facilities and services including the Meerkat House and washroom facilities at the Zoo. Although the Public Health Order does not require masks in outdoor spaces, the City recommends wearing a mask throughout your visit, even while enjoying the outdoor exhibits.
- Always stay 2 metres apart from those not in your group.
- Follow posted signage including the new, counterclockwise one-way path. Pathways are marked with arrows and a map detailing the path is available at saskatoon.ca/zoo.
Win your 2021 Zoo Season Pass!
Zoo Season Passes are available for purchase at the Saskatoon Forestry Farm Park & Zoo Administration building and at any City of Saskatoon Leisure Centre. Purchase or renew your 2021 Zoo Season Pass before March 31 and you will be entered win your Pass!
For more information on the Zoo, please visit saskatoon.ca/zoo.