There are more than 1250 animals from 300 different species at this northern zoo, including native animal exhibits of polar bears, cougars, elk and bald eagles. The zoo also features a variety of exotic animals. Younger visitors will appreciate the petting zoo and baby animals’ displayed at the Kinsmen Discovery Centre.

Animals from around the world include the red panda, Afghanistan markhors, tigers, leopards and monkeys. The Tropical House houses several hundred free-flying birds and forest reptiles. The zoo has restaurants and a gift store. If you’re visiting during the holidays, make sure you take in the December "Lights of the Wild" event; and Halloween’s October "Boo at the Zoo" is also a very popular event. You can even see a statue of the most famous bear who takes WInnipeg's name - Winnie the Pooh - who was originally from Canada.

The Winnipeg Zoo is open year round, so many of the animals not able to withstand the cold of winter are housed indoors. So no matter what the weather forecast is for the day you’re planning on visiting the zoo, you’ll find it to be a wonderful experience.