World Caribou Day 2023
Theme: Discover the Canadian caribou subspecies
On World Caribou Day 2023, explore the three subspecies of caribou found in Canada. Peary, barren-ground and woodland caribou look different, live in different habitats, follow different migration patterns, and experience different threats. Embrace the uniqueness of each Canadian caribou subspecies and celebrate World Caribou Day with us!
On June 6th, join our two live events:
Toronto Zoo
⏰ 11am PST (1pm EST)
📍 On The Toronto Zoo's Facebook page
🎥 Part 1: Meet the Toronto Zoo caribou keepers
🎥 Part 2: Meet the Toronto Zoo Reproductive Science team and learn about their biobank and their plans to preserve caribou samples.
Arrow Lakes Caribou Society
⏰ 1pm PST (4pm EST)
📍 On Instagram @arrow_lakes_caribou
🎥 Meet the Arrow Lakes Caribou Society and learn about the maternity pen project that supports the recovery of the Central Selkirk herd of Southern Mountain caribou in British Columbia.
Fact Sheets
Peary Caribou
Woodland Caribou
Barren-Ground Caribou
Colouring Pages
Games and Activities
Caribou coat colours vary by subspecies and season. Create a colourful mosaic inspired by caribou.
From the forest to the tundra, caribou live in varied habitats. Explore nature and recreate a unique caribou habitat on a small scale.
Caribou have inspired artists for generations. Express your love for them in a poem!
Did you know caribou can sprint up to 80km/hr? Help the caribou get through the maze as fast as you can!
Caribou use their large hooves to search for lichen under the snow. Use your investigation skills and you find all of the listed words!
Artwork by Abigail Roscoe
Abigail is a Canadian illustrator with a love for wildlife and conservation. She hopes the love she shows for caribou in her work moves people to learn more about them and care more about the remaining herds. Abby recently released a children’s book titled “Yuka’s Way Home” that follows Yuka the caribou as he meets reindeer and Sámi people in his new Arctic home.
Abigail obtained a Design bachelor degree with a focus on illustration. She hopes to use her work to raise awareness about endangered species and what we can do to help.