Upcoming Zoo Society Events
The Tiger Next Door
Sunday, March 21, 2010
12:30 p.m.
Affinity Learning Centre
(formerly the education centre)
At the Saskatoon Forestry Farm.
Admission is free
Join us for a
special screening of the documentary “A Tiger Next Door” This independently
produced and directed documentary film deals head on with the issue of
captive-bred wild animals kept by private individuals. This
feature-length, character-driven documentary film tells the startling story of
one man has been breeding and selling tigers from his backyard for over 15
years. His great dream is to breed a stripeless white tiger– but at what cost
to the animals, and at what risk to the community? (Visit www.thetigernextdoor.com for more
information)
Call 975-3395
for more information.
Note: the content of this documentary may not be
suitable children. Parental Guidance is
recommended.
The Affinity
Learning Centre is located next to the Administration Building. Follow the signs to “Administration” (first
left-hand turn along the long drive into the Forestry Farm Park.
Saskatoon Zoo Society Annual General Meeting
Sunday, March 21
12:30 p.m. “The Tiger Next Door”
1:30 p.m. Annual General Meeting (followed by hors d’oeuvres)
Saskatoon Forestry Farm Park & Zoo
Affinity Learning Centre (formerly the Education Centre)
Join us for
hors d’oeuvres and refreshments as you check out the new Affinity Learning
Centre and all the wonderful programs and events conducted by the Saskatoon Zoo
Society. Our AGM is never long and we
would love to have more members come out and support our organization.
Paws Inn Grand Opening
Thursday, April 1
10:00 a.m.
Kick off the
new season with a stop at Paws Inn. Drop by for a special treat and check out
the new line of
T-shirts and
souvenirs for 2010. Say hi to the new
staff and don’t forget to renew your membership!
Zoo Run
Sunday, April 18
9:00 a.m.
Saskatoon Forestry Farm Park and Zoo.
Our annual 5
km fun run or 2.5 km walk raises funds for our education programs such as Zoo
Club. The event features a souvenir T-shirt for participants, cinnamon buns and
refreshments, and a chance for some cool drawprizes. Watch for entry forms in early March on our
web site, at the zoo, or at Brainsport (our sponsor) at 704 Broadway Avenue.
Call 975-3042
for more information.
Earth Day Trail
April 17 - 25
Celebrate
Earth Week by testing your knowledge of the Earth and how to conserve resources
and wildlife with our special question cards found throughout the zoo. The Earth Day Trail is free with your regular
zoo
admission and
runs all week. Check out our Earth Day
event below.
Earth Day at the Zoo
Thursday, April 22
1:00 - 4:00 p.m.
Celebrate
Earth Day with a visit to the Saskatoon Forestry Farm Zoo. Test your Earth savvy on the Earth Day Trail
or visit the wildlife displays and quizzes in the new Affinity Learning Centre. The event includes Earth Day tattoos and
posters while supplies last. Cost is
free with regular zoo admission (Zoo Society members
receive free
admission to the zoo). Call 975-3395 for more information.
Behind
the Scenes
This program runs
Monday to Friday between 9:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m.
Other times subject to
availability of interpreters.
Join the Zoo Society interpreters on their feeding and
socialization rounds with the animals used in our school programming. This special tour takes about two hours and is for smaller groups (maximum 10 people).
Participants must be at least 6 years old and
parental supervision is required.
Cost is $100 per group plus Zoo admission.
(Visa and Mastercard accepted).
Robert Bateman
“Get to Know your Wild Neighbours”
Writing and Art Contest visit www.gettoknow.ca
for more information.
Gardening
at the Zoo Programs
Call the Saskatchewan Perennial Society at