A behind-the-scenes tour of a polar bear exhibit is among new experiences being offered at Assiniboine Park Zoo this year.
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Polar bear Star the polar bear snags a big bite of romaine lettuce at Assiniboine Park Zoo on Apr. 27, 2026. (Daniel Halmarson/CTV News Winnipeg)
Polar bear Assiniboine Park Zoo’s polar bear Star shows off her teeth on Apr. 27, 2026. (Daniel Halmarson/CTV News Winnipeg)
Polar bear Star, a 13-year-old polar bear, is seen at Assiniboine Park Zoo on Apr. 27, 2026. (Daniel Halmarson/CTV News Winnipeg)
Polar bear Michael Veltri, an animal care professional at Assiniboine Park Zoo, inspects Star’s nostrils on Apr. 27, 2026. (Daniel Halmarson/CTV News Winnipeg)
Polar Bear Michael Veltri, an animal care professional at Assiniboine Park Zoo, checks out Star’s mouth on Apr. 27, 2026. (Daniel Halmarson/CTV News Winnipeg)
Polar bear Star, a 13-year-old polar bear at Assiniboine Park Zoo, walks through her enclosure on Apr. 27, 2026.
Polar bear Star the polar bear enjoys a romaine lettuce leaf at Assiniboine Park Zoo on Apr. 27, 2026. (Daniel Halmarson/CTV News Winnipeg)
Polar bear Star, a 13-year-old polar bear, is seen at Assiniboine Park Zoo on Apr. 27, 2026. (Daniel Halmarson/CTV News Winnipeg)
Polar bear Star the polar bear is seen with animal care professional Michael Veltri at Assiniboine Park Zoo on Apr. 27, 2026. (Daniel Halmarson/CTV News Winnipeg)
