Assiniboine Park & Zoo

09/05/2026

The Boo at the Zoo member pre-sale is ON!

Members get 20% off tickets for any event date, but hurry — this exclusive offer ends September 7!

👻 Not a member yet? Join today and get instant access to the sale, year-round visits, and a special Zoo Lights deal this holiday season.

From October 2 – 31, step into the mysterious world of Spookyville at Boo at the Zoo to enjoy:

🕸️ Enchanting haunts and spooky surprises
🎃 Fang-tastic photo ops
🎡 Complimentary rides at the Haunted Fair
👻 Wicked entertainment, activities, and endless Halloween adventures

Member pre-sale ends September 7.
General ticket sales begin September 8.

Get your tickets ➡️ https://www.booatthezoo.ca

09/04/2026

There’s still time for one more Zoo adventure before summer slips away! 🐵

Say hi to our growing babies, your favourite animals – like Lumi the lynx, and our gibbon family – and take in the best of summer at the Zoo.

This is the final weekend to see:

🦖 Dinosaurs UnCovered: Come face-to-face with fearsome life-sized dinos.

🦈 Monsters of the Abyss: Meet the ocean’s most fascinating and fearsome predators, past and present.

🗣️ Zoo Chats: Get to know your favourite animals from the experts who know them best.

The Zoo is open daily (including over the long weekend) from 9:00 am – 5:00 pm.

09/04/2026

Pack up your picnic basket and soak up the last days of summer at The Leaf! ☀️🧺🌿

There's still time to explore our Prairie Picnic display before it closes on September 13. Inspired by a playful picnic in the Park, this colourful display is filled with vibrant foliage, botanically inspired table settings, and whimsical details around every corner, from floating hot air balloons to mosaic cushions.

Come wander and savour the season before this charming display disappears! We are open all long weekend.🌼

09/02/2026

The countdown is on! 🍻 Don’t miss your chance to join us for one last round of summer fun at Brew at the Zoo on September 11!

Enjoy an unforgettable evening sampling beverages from Manitoba, Canada, and around the world, along with live music, games, and plenty of fun.

Want the VIP treatment? Upgrade to Premium Admission for early entry and a food voucher – but don’t delay, very limited tickets are left!

Tickets sell out every year, so don't miss your chance to experience the fun for yourself.

🐯 A roaring good night is waiting for you. Get your tickets: assiniboinepark.ca/brew

Brew at the Zoo is presented by Manitoba Liquor Mart. This event is for adults ages 18+ only. Please drink responsibly and plan a safe ride home.

Enjoy samples of craft b**r, c***r, w**e, ready-to-drink cocktails, spirits, and non-alcoholic drinks from Manitoba, Canada, and around the world. PLUS: a live band, DJ, games, and a great atmosphere! 

09/02/2026

🍔 September has arrived, and that can only mean one thing... it's burger season!

Le Burger Week is on now until September 7, and Park Café is serving up The Animal: a double beef patty loaded with melted cheddar, spicy dill pickle chips, dill pickle spread, and even more pickles on a potato scallion bun. 🥒

Trust us, it's kind of a big dill.

09/01/2026

Last chance to bid! ⏰

The Assiniboine Park Online Auction is closing soon, and there are still incredible experiences, unique items, exclusive packages, and one-of-a-kind treasures up for grabs!

Every bid helps support the care and maintenance of Assiniboine Park, including the expansive greenspaces and beautiful gardens that millions of visitors enjoy free of charge throughout the year.

Place your bids and help make a lasting impact on your Park. Thank you! 💚

https://www.assiniboineparkauction.ca/

09/01/2026

Something spooky is coming to the Zoo! 🎃

Your favourite Halloween tradition is back! 👻 Take a journey through Spookyville, where pumpkins glow and surprises await around every corner. Discover spooktacular entertainment, festive photo-ops, fair rides, and plenty of frightful fun for the whole family!

👻 MEMBER EXCLUSIVE EARLY BIRD SALE: From September 1-7, members save 20% on tickets for any event date. Want to get in on that discount, but you're not a member? Become one today and get instant access to the sale!

🎟️ Tickets go on sale to the public Tuesday, September 8.

Plan your visit: https://www.booatthezoo.ca

09/01/2026

Thank you for spending part of your summer with us at the Summer Entertainment Series! 😎

There is something special about gathering in the Park to celebrate arts, culture, and community, and we are grateful to share these moments with you each year.

The Summer Entertainment Series is offered free of charge thanks to the ongoing support of our sponsors and donors.

Thank you to our presenting sponsors:

☀️ Assiniboine Park’s Summer Entertainment Series: Presented by Casinos of Winnipeg
🎸 Summer Concert Series: Presented by Richardson Foundation
🍿 Movies in the Park: Presented by Tundra Grill
🧘‍♀️ Wellness Wednesdays: Presented by Manitoba Blue Cross
🎷 Jazz in the Leo Mol Sculpture Garden: Presented by Park Café

08/30/2026

Searching for a unique piece of art with a story behind it? 🎨

Bid now on one-of-a-kind artwork created by Zoo residents, including Arun the red panda, Emil the harbour seal, Rumble the musox, Kita the snow leopard, and more, as part of the Assiniboine Park Online Auction.

These original creations can't be found anywhere else, and every bid helps support the animals, gardens, attractions, and experiences you love at Assiniboine Park.

🖼️ Auction closes September 2 at 8:00 pm. Place your bid today: https://www.assiniboineparkauction.ca/

08/28/2026

🦋 We're helping uncover the secrets of monarch migration!

As part of a national research project led by Environment and Climate Change Canada, our Conservation & Research team worked within the Park and joined partners at the Living Prairie Museum, safely capturing, tagging, and releasing monarch butterflies. Tiny radio transmitters help researchers track where these incredible insects travel, improving our understanding of migration routes, survival rates, and the challenges monarchs face along the way.

With monarch populations declining significantly across North America and the species now listed as Endangered under Canada's Species at Risk Act, every new piece of data helps support future conservation efforts. This research will help scientists better understand monarch migration patterns and identify ways to protect these remarkable pollinators throughout their journey.

We're proud to contribute our expertise to this important project and to work alongside conservation partners dedicated to protecting species at risk.

You can follow these butterflies as they migrate by using the Project Monarch app! Look for the monarchs our team tagged, labelled MB26. 🦋

Butterfly Photo Credit: Environment and Climate Change Canada