Zebras officially home at the Saskatoon Forestry Farm Park & Zoo

The Saskatoon Forestry Farm Park & Zoo (Zoo) has been fostering five zebras following their seizure by conservation officers as part of an investigation under The Captive Wildlife Regulations. The Government of Saskatchewan has informed the City of Saskatoon that the legal proceedings have concluded and the Province has transferred ownership of the zebras to the Saskatoon Forestry Farm Park & Zoo effective March 31, 2024.

“Our team has done such an incredible job working with the zebras since they came into our care,” says Jeff Mitchell, Zoo Manager. “We are excited for the community to come out and learn more about these magnificent animals.”

With warmer temperatures on the horizon, the zebras will begin spending more time exploring their outdoor habitat. Zebras are native to Africa and do not grow thick winter coats like horses or other animals native to colder climates. The herd can typically handle weather down to about negative five degrees Celsius and will typically choose to spend more time in their indoor habitat when temperatures drop.

The Zoo is open daily from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Visit saskatoon.ca/zoo to plan your next visit or learn more about the Zoo Season Pass.