Assiniboine Park Zoo

Assiniboine Park Zoo is a zoo that was established in 1904 at the West end of Assiniboine Park in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada. The Zoological Society of Manitoba was formed in 1956 to provide the vision and funding for the zoo. Assiniboine Park Zoo is accredited by the Canadian Association of Zoos and Aquariums (CAZA). The City of Winnipeg Parks Board purchased some native animals including deer, bison, and elk to start the zoo in 1904. In 1908, the bear enclosure was built, and by 1909, the zoo had 116 animals of 19 species. In 1916, the zoo budget was $8,000 ($1,800 for food, $4,200 for labor, and $1,158 for new construction). By 1998, the animal collection had increased to include 77 different mammal species (390 animals), 151...