The Saskatoon Forestry Farm Park & Zoo is a 58-hectare park and zoo site owned and operated by the City of Saskatoon with the support of four partner organizations – Saskatoon Zoo Foundation, Saskatoon Zoo Society, Friends of the Forestry Farm House and Saskatchewan Perennial Society. This National Historic Site features restored heritage buildings, carefully crafted garden spaces and Saskatchewan’s only CAZA (Canada’s Accredited Zoos and Aquariums) accredited zoo.
To learn more about the Saskatoon Forestry Farm Park & Zoo, visit saskatoon.ca/zoo.
As part of our commitment to conservation and animal welfare, the Saskatoon Forestry Farm Park & Zoo actively contributes to species population management and conservation. The Zoo participates in Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA) cooperatively managed Species Survival Plan (SSP) Programs for Goeldi’s Monkeys, Snowy Owl and Snow Leopard to maximize genetic diversity, appropriately manage the demographic distribution and long-term sustainability of these species. The Zoo also contributes to breeding programs for Caribou, Arctic wolves and meerkats. Award-winning, curriculum-based education programs are also offered onsite and virtually providing an opportunity for students, families and individuals to learn more about species at risk and participate in a variety of interpretive programs and activities.
Conservation breeding has played a critical role in successfully reintroducing extirpated animals and improving the health of the wild population. Education is key, and partnering with organizations like the Caribou Conservation Alliance provides an opportunity to support the conservation and recovery of caribou through education in addition to the existing ex situ and in situ recovery initiatives.