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Penguin Exhibit Opened Today at Assiniboine Park Zoo: HUB Horizon Insurance Penguin Cove Now Open for Public Viewing

May 10, 2013

The Assiniboine Park Zoo opened its latest exhibit to the public today. Tubbs, Sal and Mooshu, three African black-footed penguins, were introduced to the public today. A fourth penguin of the same species, named Jelly, will be joining the group later this summer.

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Penguins Arrive in Winnipeg for New Exhibit at Assiniboine Park Zoo: HUB Horizon Insurance Penguin Cove to Open this Friday

May 8, 2013

The Assiniboine Park Zoo is happy to report that a group of African black-footed penguins have arrived in Winnipeg and moved into the new seasonal exhibit, HUB Horizon Insurance Penguin Cove scheduled to open this Friday, May 10th, at 11:00 am. HUB Horizon Insurance Penguin Cove will be open for a limited time until September 30.

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Assiniboine Park Conservancy’s Hartley Richardson and Margaret Redmond Win Leader of the Year Award

May 7, 2013

The Chair and the President & CEO of the Assiniboine Park Conservancy (APC) were honoured this afternoon at the 2013 Winnipeg Tourism Awards of Distinction, held at the Winnipeg Convention Centre. Hartley Richardson, Chair of the Board of Directors and Margaret Redmond, APC President and CEO and received the Leader of the Year award. Assiniboine Park’s Qualico Family Centre was also nominated for the Business of the Year category.

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Assiniboine Park Zoo Director Sadly Departing APC Family

May 1, 2013

The Assiniboine Park Conservancy (APC) is sad to announce that Tim Sinclair-Smith, Director of Zoological Operations, is leaving the APC family to return to Australia. On behalf of its board and staff, the Assiniboine Park Conservancy wishes Tim and his family all the best in their future endeavours.

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Animal Fun Fact:

A group of owls is called a parliament.

Events

Win a penguin pizza party!

HUB Horizon Insurance Penguin Cove School ContestContest deadline is May 31.

Write a short story about how our African black-footed penguins met! Contest is open for Grades 1 to 6.


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Meet the AnimalsMay 18 - Sept. 1

Assiniboine Park Zoo keepers will host meet and greet sessions with the public daily at various locations. Meet the keepers and learn about the animals they work with.


Polar Playground

Park & Zoo Activity GuideSummer 2013

Planning to visit Assiniboine Park & Zoo this summer? Download our activity guide and you'll have all the info you need to make the most of your visit.


Say Hello to Hudson!

Hudson the polar bear has settled in nicely at the International Polar Bear Conservation Centre. Come say "hello to Hudson" at Assiniboine Park Zoo!


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African black-footed penguin

For the first time in its history, the Assiniboine Park Zoo will be home to penguins when the HUB Horizon Insurance Penguin Cove opens on Friday, May 10. Typically found on the south-west coast of Africa, African penguins are known for being very active and engaging animals.

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