Established in 1904, the Zoo of the Zoological Society of Manitoba has a long record of displaying and breeding rare and endangered species, such as bald and golden eagles and musk ox. The Zoo currently has over 1,800 animals of 300 different species in its collection, including such spectacular and popular favorites as the Siberian tiger, polar bear, snow leopard and monkeys.
The collection also features some lesser-known but equally interesting animals like the Afghanistan markhor, ring-tailed lemur and red panda. Other exotic animals are housed in the Kinsmen Discovery Centre, the Tropical House and the Australian Area.