Zoo Animals
Who's at the Zoo?
Meet some of the many animals that call the Zoo home.
Meet the Mouflon Sheep
Meet Dingoes Maple and Euci
Meet the Goeldi's Monkeys and learn more about the Species Survival Program
Animal Collection
Arctic Fox
Bald Eagle
Bison
Black-tailed Prairie Dogs
Brown Bears
Caribou
Dingoes
Fallow Deer
Goeldi's Monkeys
Great Horned Owls
Meerkats
Mouflon Sheep
Mountain Goat
Porcupine
Pronghorn
Pygmy Goats
Snowy Owl
Swift Fox
Wapiti
White-tailed Deer
Animals currently off exhibit*
African Pygmy Hedgehog
American Kestrel
Axolotl
Bearded Dragon
Blue-tongued Skinks
Carribean Giant Cockroach
Chaco Golden Knee Tarantula
Chilean Rose Tarantula
Corn Snake
Domestic rabbit
Fire-bellied Toad
Garter Snake
Hermann's Tortoise
Royal Python
Schneider's Skink
Seba's Bats
Tailess Whip Scorpion
Tiger Salamanders (Western)
Tokay Gecko
Vinegaroon
*Some animals are currently off exhibit due to the renovations taking place at the Affinity Learning Centre and the closure of the Kinsmen Children's Zoo.
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Our lynx can be tricky to find as they are secretive and will often hide; look for them under the tree or high in the canopy.
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Our mountain goats live for their specially-made herbivore hay and, true to their species, they love to be up high so they can see all around. In the wild, mountain goats have been found at altitudes as high as 13,000 ft (3,963 m).
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Mistaya (left) and Koda (right) waking up after their winter slumber.
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Buddy our grey wolf getting some visitors from Sylvia Fedoruk School. The grade 7 class completed a project to make 8 enrichment items for Buddy to enjoy. The class also met with one of our zookeepers to learn more about grey wolves and watch as the first enrichment item was introduced to Buddy.
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Veterinary dentists from the University of Saskatchewan Western College of Veterinary Medicine performing a minor procedure on Mistaya’s canine tooth. Regular checkups are just one part of our extensive animal care program at the Zoo. Big thanks to Kenderdine Dental for donating equipment to facilitate dental work for our zoo animals!
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Regular checkups are just one part of our extensive animal care program at the Zoo. Big thanks to Kenderdine Dental for donating equipment to facilitate dental work for our zoo animals!
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Planning a trip to the Zoo? Find out where your favourite animals are located on our Zoo map.
Nutrien Ark
Visit the Nutrien Ark feature animal Buddy the Grey Wolf. This special exhibit allows the Zoo to house animals never seen before in Saskatoon.
Nutrien Ark Exhibit Guests
- Wolf (2017-)
- Cougars (2013 - 2020)
- Red Panda & Cougars (2014-2017)
- Ruffed Lemurs & Cougars (2013)
- African Lions (2009-12)
- White Bengal Tigers (2007-08)
- Orange Bengal Tiger (2006-07)
- Snow Leopards (2004-05)
Kinsmen Bear Exhibit
If you catch them on the right day, you may see grizzly bears Koda and Mistaya wrestling, digging or playing in their pond at the Kinsmen Bear Exhibit. The enclosure has been home to the pair since 2008. These massive mammals are a species at risk, and their home at the Zoo is thanks to the Kinsmen Club of Saskatoon.
Mistaya is the sole surviving cub from Bear 66 who died in Banff National Park in 2005. He stayed in the wild until it became clear that he could not survive without intervention. Koda was an orphaned cub from the Jasper area who was rescued and nurtured by zookeepers at the Edmonton Valley Zoo. The cubs were paired at the Calgary Zoo and later transferred to their permanent home in Saskatoon.
Kinsmen Children's Zoo
You never know what Goeldi's monkeys might be up to, but it is usually something pretty entertaining! The Kinsmen’s Children’s Zoo is also home to pygmy goats, seba bats and more. This exhibit gives visitors an up-close look at a variety of small animals and is a big hit with visitors young and old.
Children's Zoo Hours (Currently Closed)
| May 1 - Labour Day | Closed |
| Labour Day - Apr 30 | 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. |
Kinsmen Express Train
Zoo Tours (Currently Closed)
Learn about some of the wild and wonderful animals at the Zoo from a trained tour guide while you ride in comfort on the wheelchair-accessible Kinsmen Express. Boasting more than 80 species of animals, we are the only Zoo in Saskatchewan accredited by Canada's Accredited Zoos and Aquariums (CAZA). Open from June - September Long Weekend.
Affinity Learning Centre/Knights of Columbus Discovery Centre
The Affinity Learning Centre is currently undergoing renovations. Stay tuned for a re-opening date!
Why are trees important to the prairies? Can pythons close their eyes? Visit the Knights of Columbus Discovery Centre inside the Affinity Learning Centre for animals, historical and interactive displays.
What colour are a porcupine's teeth? Is a python as slimy as it looks? Learn these things and much more during Zoo Camps, Creature Features and other programs hosted in this state-of-the-art learning facility.
Join Saskatoon Zoo Society staff and volunteers for drop-in and registered programs. Consult Saskatoon Zoo Society for details
Located beside the main administration building in the Forestry Farm Park, the Affinity Learning Centre is also home to the Knights of Columbus Discovery Centre which features an interactive display about the history of the Saskatoon Forestry Farm Park & Zoo, and is available for Zoo visitors to enjoy.