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2019 Annual Report Mission The Conservancy exists to enhance the Assiniboine Park experience for present and future generations. 1 Vision 2 Capital Development and Refurbishment 3 News 4 New Initiatives 4 Awards and Recognition 6 Capital Campaign Highlights 7 Education Programs 8 Conservation and Research 9 Sustainability Initiatives 10 Community Events and Engagement photos, cover - Family admires polar display at Zoo 11 Staff and Volunteer Resources Lights Festival; below - Visitors enjoy summer entertainment 12 Financial Statements at the Lyric Theatre (Mike Peters, courtesy of Tourism 16 Donor Listing ). opposite - Margaret Redmond (President & CEO) and Hartley Richardson (Chair, Board of Directors). CELEBRATING A DECADE OF TRANSFORMATION

In 2009, the Assiniboine Park Conservancy unveiled a visionary redevelopment plan that has transformed Assiniboine Park and Zoo. Ten years later, as we look back on the decade, we are reminded of the many exciting milestones we have celebrated together, including:

• January 2011 opening of the expanded Riley Family Duck Pond • May 2011 opening of the Nature Playground and Streuber Family Children’s Garden • June 2011 opening of the Shirley Richardson Garden • November 2011 opening of the Qualico Family Centre and Park Café • January 2012 opening of the Leatherdale International Conservation Centre • February 2013 opening of the Tundra Grill and Polar Playground • October 2013 first orphaned polar bear cub (Aurora) arrives at the Zoo • July 2014 opening of the Journey to Churchill exhibit • August 2015 opening of the McFeetors Heavy Horse Centre • September 2016 re-opening of The Pavilion art galleries and launch of WAG@ThePark • July 2017 sod-turning for The Leaf and ’s Diversity Gardens, attended by Prime Minister Trudeau, Premier Pallister, and Mayor Bowman

We are now in the final major phase of this historic redevelopment. The Leaf and Canada’s Diversity Gardens will build on the success we have achieved and enhance the Park experience by offering something new, modern, and meaningful to visitors and tourists alike.

With the support of our staff, volunteers, government partners, community funders, and private donors, we have breathed new life into a Park and Zoo that was in desperate need of repair and transformed it into a world-class destination that is uniquely Manitoban and reflects incredibly well on our city and province.

As we continue on the journey we started 10 years ago, we remain committed to protecting the Park’s cherished character and ensuring it remains a place where people can connect with nature and each other for decades to come.

Hartley T. Richardson Margaret Redmond chair, board of directors president & ceo

Founded in 2008, the Assiniboine Park Conservancy is governed by a Board of Directors comprised of community leaders whose affection for Assiniboine Park translates into a deep sense of responsibility to our stakeholders. They provide leadership, valuable guidance, and essential connections to the communities we serve. The Board of Directors includes representation from the City of Winnipeg as well as accomplished and respected leaders in our business, philanthropic, and post-secondary communities.

ASSINIBOINE PARK CONSERVANCY INC. 2019 Annual Report 1 Capital Development and Refurbishment

The Leaf and Canada’s fall. While substantial progress was made, an Athletic Fields Diversity Gardens issue with the cable system that supports the Over the spring and summer, work In 2019, construction of The Leaf and Canada’s roof was identified and required remediation continued on improvements to the Park’s Diversity Gardens continued with significant efforts that delayed the ETFE installation. soccer and ultimate fields. Work included fill progress being made, particularly over the replacement, installation of irrigation lines, busy summer months. Indigenous Peoples’ Garden topsoil placement, seeding, turf care, and Community Build maintenance with the goal of re-opening the By the end of August, landscaping of the fields in the spring of 2020. outdoor gardens was well underway and In late September, the Assiniboine Park construction of built elements, including Conservancy partnered with Bird Construction the water and fire nodes in the Indigenous and the Eagle’s Nest Aboriginal Youth Zoo Improvements Peoples’ Garden and the amphitheatre in Resource and Recreation Program on a two- In 2019, in preparation for re-accreditation the Performance Garden, was on track. Work day community build workshop at the future by the Association of and Aquariums continued through the fall on pathways, site of the Indigenous Peoples’ Garden, one (AZA), approximately $500,000 was invested irrigation systems, electrical infrastructure, and of the outdoor gardens that will surround in upgrades to a number of animal habitats other built features in preparation for planting The Leaf. and holding areas throughout the Zoo. Improvements included installation of new to begin in spring 2020. The Indigenous Peoples’ Garden has furnaces and HVAC systems, roof and flooring evolved through a collaborative process The earth berm on the north-west side of replacements, painting and other minor repairs involving Indigenous elders, designers, and The Leaf, which will help insulate the building to a number of older buildings. against winter winds, was also completed over community leaders. This workshop provided the summer using fill from construction work an opportunity for participants to acquire In 2019, the Toucan Ridge exhibit also benefitted on Roblin Boulevard. practical skills and experience, while helping to from a $400,000 renovation. Work completed bring the vision for this space to life. included replacement of the ridge mesh and By the end of the year, The Leaf was really eaves on the outdoor habitats surrounding the beginning to take shape with framing and New Greenhouse building plus new perching for the exhibit’s infrastructure of the “box building” – which tropical birds. Construction of a new greenhouse – which houses the restaurant, education, and will support the horticultural needs of the event spaces – nearing completion. Other The Pelican Pond, located next to Toucan Ridge, entire Park and Zoo, including The Leaf and milestones included completion of the canopy was also renovated to improve water quality Canada’s Diversity Gardens – was completed walk, which sits approximately five storeys and the overall appearance of the habitat. at the end of 2019. high over the Tropical Biome, and the early Work included removal of organic matter, installation of new aerators and oxygenating stages of construction of the pond that will Located south-east of The Pavilion, on the site , and reconnecting the waterfall feature. sit at the base of what will be Canada’s tallest of the old Conservatory, the building features indoor waterfall. a sustainable design that is efficient, both Additional projects carried out in 2019 include in energy use and how it functions for the Our goal of opening The Leaf before the pathway improvements, a major upgrade Park. Partitioned spaces and precise control end of 2020 required that installation of the to electrical infrastructure in the north-west over temperature and humidity will optimize translucent ETFE roof be completed during section of the Zoo, and replacement of the growing conditions and lead to more options warm weather over the summer and early projectors in the Aurora Borealis Theatre. for all the gardens at the Park. The new laser projectors will need less maintenance and are more energy efficient.

ASSINIBOINE PARK CONSERVANCY INC. 2 2019 Annual Report Zoo News

Accreditation New Animals Victor, a five year old male Clydesdale horse, In 2019, the successfully Salju, a female white-handed gibbon, was arrived at the Zoo in early summer and joined renewed accreditation with the Association born at the Zoo on February 4. She is the first the Zoo’s herd of majestic Percheron horses at of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA). The Zoo first offspring for Maya and Samson who were the McFeetors Heavy Horse Centre. received AZA accreditation in September 2014. matched on a recommendation from the AZA Fran, a female golden eagle, was transferred Species Survival Plan® Program. She is also the AZA inspectors completed a rigorous on- from the in October. Fran was first gibbon born at the Zoo’s new gibbon site inspection and evaluated all aspects of rescued and cannot be released due to wing habitat, which opened in June 2017. animal management and care, safety, security, injuries that prevent her from flying. facilities, guest services, and staffing as well The Zoo also welcomed three red panda Two boa constrictors (one male and one as our involvement in conservation, research, cubs in 2019. First-time parents Zorro and female) were acquired in August and will and education. They also looked at finances, Tanvi welcomed two cubs in an off-display become members of the Zoo’s Ambassador governance, and community support. area. Over at Toucan Ridge, third-time parents Animal Program. Tango and Sachi welcomed a female cub The Zoo also successfully renewed named Crimson. The Zoo’s red pandas are also Thirteen domestic goats were also acquired in accreditation with Canada’s Accredited Zoos 2019 and currently live in a habitat adjacent and Aquariums (CAZA) in 2019. part of the Species Survival Plan® Program. to the farmyard barn near the Kinsmen Accreditation ensures the Zoo is held to Chimichanga (a.k.a. Chi Chi) – a female toco Discovery Centre. progressive standards for all aspects of toucan – arrived in June and lives in Toucan The toco toucan and Prevost’s squirrels were animal welfare and provides opportunities for Ridge. The toco toucan is an impressive bird transferred to our Zoo on recommendations by collaboration with other facilities. known for its large, colourful beak. the AZA Species Survival Plan® Program. Three greater rhea arrived at the Zoo in late New Exhibits spring and spent the summer in the exhibit Saving Animals In May 2019, the Zoo’s newly constructed formerly known as Australian Walkabout. Rhea rotating exhibit gallery opened with an aquatic are large birds distantly related to ostriches from Extinction SAFE (Saving Animals from Extinction) is exhibit called Stingray Beach. The facility is and emus. a program developed by AZA to protect designed to accommodate a variety of animal The new Stingray Beach exhibit is home to two threatened animal species, build on exhibits and experiences over time. species. Cownose rays have a unique forehead, established recovery plans, and implement Stingray Beach offers visitors a unique which resembles the nose of a cow. Southern strategic conservation and stakeholder opportunity to enjoy an up-close experience rays are larger and sometimes bury themselves engagement activities. These programs with cownose and southern stingrays, which in sand at the bottom of their pool. harness the collective power of zoos and are housed in a shallow 1,300 square foot A pair of Prevost’s squirrels, a vibrant tri- aquariums by bringing together experts pool. A sophisticated filtration system provides coloured species from south-east Asia, were across the world to save species. In 2019, constant monitoring and precise control of welcomed at the Kinsmen Discovery Centre. the Assiniboine Park Zoo joined the North water temperature and quality, ensuring an Their genus name Callosciurus, means American Songbird SAFE and the Monarch optimal environment for the rays. “beautiful squirrel”. Butterfly SAFE.

ASSINIBOINE PARK CONSERVANCY INC. 2019 Annual Report 3 New Initiatives

Zoo Lights Festival • showcase Winnipeg’s musical talent, Norm the Polar Bear Over the course of 32 nights between culture, and entertainment offerings, and For the first time in over a decade, the November 30, 2019 and January 5, 2020, • enhance Winnipeg’s reputation as an Assiniboine Park Conservancy (APC) the Assiniboine Park Zoo welcomed exciting winter travel destination. participated in Winnipeg’s Santa Claus over 86,000 visitors to the inaugural Zoo Zoo Lights Festival exceeded all Parade. The APC float featured Norman, a Lights Festival. expectations! We were thrilled to see bear mosaiculture created in celebration of Canada 150. The event celebrated the wonders of people of all ages and from all parts of our winter and joys of the holiday season. province celebrating the holiday season Weighing about 9,000 pounds, Norm Visitors were dazzled by stunning light night after night at the Zoo. spent the summer months greeting visitors installations and a festival atmosphere Assiniboine Park Conservancy (APC) at the Zoo entrance. His summer coat that included delicious food, cultural is committed to building Zoo Lights was made up of 8,600 plugs of Helichrysum programming, family-friendly activities, Festival into an annual holiday tradition thianschanicum, a hardy perennial with and an amazing schedule of live music enjoyed by locals and visitors from outside mounding foliage. and entertainment. Winnipeg and . Now that the This fur was exchanged for thousands The event provided a tremendous event is established, expanding its profile of lights so that Norman could be opportunity to: in rural Manitoba and beyond is a growth transformed for the parade, ensuring the opportunity that can be explored and Assiniboine Park and Zoo float a tie for • increase Zoo visitation during the developed through APC’s own marketing first place in the people’s choice vote. The winter season, efforts and in partnership with other brightly lit bear was returned to the Zoo as • expand our audience and engage tourism organizations and attractions. one of many stunning installations at the visitors in an exciting new way, Zoo Lights Festival. Awards and Recognition

Sustainability Award We also make an active effort to educate Culinary Honours In October, the Assiniboine Park families and school groups about the In April, Assiniboine Park Conservancy Conservancy was presented with an importance of sustainable actions in the Executive Chef Heiko Duehrsen award from the Government of Manitoba areas of waste reduction, community volunteered at the Share our Strength recognizing outstanding achievement engagement, water stewardship and event, an exquisite eight course fundraising in sustainability. The Manitoba Excellence energy efficiency. dinner put on collaboratively by several in Sustainability Awards honour people, of Winnipeg’s top chefs. With all food and projects, and ideas that turn the province’s Manitoba Tourism labour donated, 100% of the ticket price principles and guidelines of sustainable Volunteer of the Year goes toward ending childhood hunger. development into concrete and This was Chef Hieko’s 16th annual dinner. We were honoured to nominate Richard lasting achievements. Winton for the Manitoba Tourism Volunteer In November, Chef Heiko won bronze at the Our sustainability strategy assists in the of the Year Award and thrilled when he annual Canada’s Great Kitchen Party event. collective fight against climate change, won! Richard began volunteering as a Zoo This is Chef Heiko’s third year in a row on reduces greenhouse-gas emissions, Ambassador in 2011 and demonstrates the podium at this event! and contributes to creating green jobs. team spirit, creativity, enthusiasm and As a result of our sustainability action, leadership, having trained over 95% of new we are actively contributing to a better volunteers. Richard sets a high standard for Manitoba and reducing our province’s visitor experience and makes every visitor photos, opposite, clockwise from top left - Norm the ecological footprint. feel special. Polar Bear; Richard Winton, volunteer; Archie Pronger, Dustin Karsin, Margaret Redmond and Bruce Keats accepting sustainability award; visitors at Zoo Lights Festival. ASSINIBOINE PARK CONSERVANCY INC. 4 2019 Annual Report ZOO LIGHTS FESTIVAL 86,000 visitors

ASSINIBOINE PARK CONSERVANCY INC. 2019 Annual Report 5 Capital Campaign Highlights

Gift Announcements a first-hand look at the incredible building as it project, which they believe will enhance is taking shape. Winnipeg’s reputation as a tourist destination. Sean McCoshen “This is going to be a world-class facility and I think “We are proud to support Canada’s Diversity The Assiniboine Park Conservancy was thrilled people are going to be very, very proud of this and Gardens. This facility will be the best of its kind to announce a gift of $1 million from Sean I know we are very proud on behalf of my family and a world class jewel in Winnipeg’s crown of McCoshen in support of the Canada’s Diversity and our foundation,” said Pollard. attractions,” said the Spirings. Gardens project at the annual Garden Party in August. This is McCoshen’s second gift in support of the project; his first gift of Transport / Jessiman Garden Party $2 million was announced in 2018. His generous Foundation On August 28, over 450 guests gathered in the donations will be recognized in The Leaf with In late 2019, Bison Transport and the Jessiman Leo Mol Sculpture Garden for the 8th annual naming of the second floor event hall and Foundation announced another major gift in Garden Party Celebration in the Park. The garden mezzanine, which overlook the expansive support of the Imagine a Place Campaign. Their was transformed with vibrant jewel coloured indoor biomes. previous $1,000,000 gift was recognized with décor and a Moroccan-inspired theme, setting the naming of the Streuber Family Children’s the stage for a lively event. Guests enjoyed “These gardens are not just a stunning attraction. Garden, in honour of Donald Streuber, Bison mezze, seafood and carvery stations featuring They’re a symbol of what makes Canada the Transport’s Executive Chairman. dishes and hors d’ouevres infused with Middle envy of the world, a nation where — more than Eastern flavours, all prepared by APC’s talented any other country — diverse people lead lives of After touring The Leaf construction site in culinary team. Custom cocktails, passed mutual acceptance and respect,” said McCoshen, early November, Peter Jessiman provided desserts, and Chaeban ice cream rounded out a Chairman, A2A Rail USA LLC and Chairman, some insight into their decision to support the decadent culinary experience. Guests also had Alaska– Railway Development Canada’s Diversity Gardens project. the opportunity to bid on an array of unique Corporation. “In this era of climate change, they’re “I think this is a very rare opportunity to support silent auction experiences, were entertained also a reminder of how much we depend on the a project that is going to impact generations with live music by the Big City All Star Band, natural world and that our future depends on our of Winnipeggers, Manitobans, Canadians and and all went home with a gift of a beautifully stewardship of the planet.” visitors from all over the world,” said Jessiman. scented candle from Coal and Canary. Pollard Family Foundation The garden party raised over $167,000 to Charlie and Dayna Spiring support the Assiniboine Park Conservancy and In early fall, the Pollard Family Foundation Charlie and Dayna are known for being leaders the Canada’s Diversity Gardens project. Thank announced a $500,000 gift in support of the in the Winnipeg business community. Over you to presenting patron Sean McCoshen, plus Canada’s Diversity Gardens project. Doug Pollard the years, they have lent their time, effort our wonderful friends, generous sponsors and and the Pollard Family Foundation have been and financial support to many important and donors, and the organizing committee for long-time supporters of the Park and Zoo, notable causes. In fall 2019, after visiting the making the event a success! contributing in the past to the Journey to construction site for The Leaf, the Spirings Churchill project. We invited Mr. Pollard for a confirmed a $100,000 gift in support of the photos, above, left to right - Sean McCoshen (centre); tour of the future site of The Leaf where he got Doug Pollard (centre); Peter Jessiman; Garden Party committee. opposite - Students experience the Stingray Beach exhibit. ASSINIBOINE PARK CONSERVANCY INC. 6 2019 Annual Report Education Programs

Camps setting into the Park and Zoo for a series of full- Asper School of Business In 2019, our Education team enjoyed another day sessions over the course of the school year. Partnership successful year with winter, spring and summer A total of 36 teachers applied to participate in The Education department continued its camps all at or near capacity. the program during the 2019-2020 school year partnership with the Asper School of Business’ Summer Camp welcomed 931 registered and six were accepted. “Sustainable Development Leadership” series. campers over its nine week run. Always This partnership brings third and fourth year looking to enhance the camp experience, Zoo Tours business students out to the Zoo to explore the business case for conserving biodiversity. we were very pleased to partner with the Our new 60 minute drop-in tours during July This is our fifth year partnering with the Zoo’s animal care team to deliver exclusive and August were experienced by 277 Zoo . camper interactions and behind the visitors. Tours were an additional $5.00 above scenes experiences. admission and were offered at two times every School Programs Survey feedback indicated 99.5% of camp Thursday, Friday and Saturday. The majority of In 2019, the Education department hosted parents would recommend Zoo Camp to participants were out of town tourists. two on-site workshops for early years teachers friends or family and 98% would register their during the province-wide October in-service child again for Zoo Camp. Foodology day. This was a great opportunity for us to Foodology, our culinary arts camp, ran demonstrate and showcase all the wonderful throughout July and August, connecting Family Nature Club learning opportunities available in the Park at risk children from Marymound to the In February, we reconvened with the and Zoo. Another professional development process of growing, harvesting, and cooking Immigrant Refugee Community of Manitoba opportunity was facilitated in November with fresh vegetables and herbs. The children (IRCOM) to discuss continuing the Family teachers from the Louis Riel School Division. also learned culinary skills from a trained Nature Club. With support from Ivy Kopstein These sessions are designed to expose chef and visited local farms. The foodology and Murray Palay, this intergenerational and teachers to how our programs can support program was made possible this year through cross-cultural program was able to continue in their land-based learning agenda. 2019. The Nature Club is designed to create a the generous support of the Smith/Heller strong relationship to the Park and its natural Family Foundation. We also celebrated our seventh year with assets, as well as an escape from the hard work the Pembina Trails School Division Fostering of making a new life in a new land. Interpretive Skits Engagement program. This eight week series A collaborative grant through the Winnipeg is designed for students who are having Foundation supported the development difficulty in a traditional classroom setting and Goodman School focuses on learning through animal and nature The first year of the Assiniboine Park Zoo of five pop-up interpretive skits, created in interactions at the Park and Zoo. For these Goodman School wrapped up in May with all partnership with Greenkids Inc., a local children, this experience is transformational– five participating school groups returning for a environmental theatre company. The skits their confidence is lifted, social skills enhanced final gathering in the Park. were designed to highlight some of the conservation, research and animal care and attitudes towards learning are improved. This exciting new education program, projects taking place in the Zoo. Youth 26,586 STUDENTS participated in education & launched in the fall of 2018, brings students volunteers were trained to facilitate the skits outreach programs in 2019. Of those, 17.5% and teachers out of the traditional classroom on weekends and during the summer months. were FULLY SUBSIDIZED.

26,586 STUDENTS 17.5% SUBSIDIZED

ASSINIBOINE PARK CONSERVANCY INC. 2019 Annual Report 7 Conservation and Research 2019 was a very busy and successful year for 50 years in . We are happy The Next Generation the Conservation and Research team. Here to report that we had one family of tree are a few highlights. swallows successfully raise a nest of young Project Learning Tree in 2019! Our Conservation and Research team is extremely grateful for funding from Project Saving Endangered Window collisions in North America kill up Learning Tree, which allowed us to hire five to 25 million birds every year in Canada students in 2019. This funding helps our In July, we released 13 captive-reared and are a leading cause of bird population team complete essential conservation and Poweshiek skipperling butterflies at the declines. In 2019, special window decals research work and train the next generation Nature Conservancy of Canada’s Tall Grass (a repeated pattern of white dots) were of conservation scientists. Prairie Natural Area. This was an important installed on a number of windows around milestone in the effort to save this critically the Park and Zoo. We are partnering with endangered species from extinction. researchers at the University of Manitoba Canada Conservation and a student group at the University Corps Volunteers The Poweshiek skipperling is a small of Winnipeg to study the extent of this We hosted two participants in the Canadian grassland butterfly species whose historic problem in Winnipeg. Wildlife Federation’s Canadian Conservation range includes southern Manitoba and Corps program for three months over the Midwestern USA. Today, there are only the winter. These conservation-focused two small, isolated locations in Manitoba Wildlife Conservation volunteers joined us as part of the and Michigan where the butterfly can still In 2019, Red Panda Weekend and Snow immersive field learning stage of their be found. Experts estimate that there may Leopard Weekend were more successful than program and assisted us with many be fewer than 100 Poweshiek skipperling ever before! Each weekend was action- projects. This was a great opportunity for remaining in Canada and less than 500 in packed with Zoo chats, face painting, crafts, them to have exposure to the important the world. and conservation education activities. Visitors learned about the biology of these applied conservation and research projects Our Conservation and Research team two iconic species, the threats they face that we lead and participate in. is aiming to increase the number of in the wild, and what they can do to help Poweshiek skipperling in the wild by raising them from home. Each event raised over Science Odyssey them through their most vulnerable life $3,000 for the Trust and the On May 8, the Assiniboine Park Zoo hosted stages. The release in 2019 was the second Red Panda Network, organizations that do a science communications workshop for consecutive year of releasing this species on-the-ground conservation with local 36 students from four Winnipeg high into its natural habitat in Manitoba. communities in Asia where these species schools. The hands-on workshop was are found. facilitated by our staff, professors from the Conservation is University of Manitoba, and high school for the Birds Beluga Bits teachers in conjunction with Science In 2019, we were thrilled to observe a Members of our team were again hard Odyssey (#OdySci), a national campaign nesting pair of chimney swifts in the at work studying beluga whales this that celebrates Canadian achievements experimental chimney in the northeast summer. Every summer, thousands of in science, technology, engineering, arts, corner of the Zoo. While this type of beluga whales travel from the Arctic to and mathematics. Students spent the structure has been successful in other parts the warmer waters of Manitoba’s Churchill morning actively participating in current of North America, this is the first recorded River. For several summers, explore.org has non-invasive polar bear research projects. In use of an artificial chimney this far north! captured underwater video of the whales the afternoon, they turned their attention to creating engaging and informative social In spring, with the help of a generous group swimming, eating, and nursing their calves. media content to raise awareness with other of volunteers, we built and installed 30 nest These videos are then classified by citizen students about environmental science, boxes to increase nesting habitat for tree scientists around the world with guidance conservation, and research. swallows in the Zoo and Park. Tree swallows, from our team of researchers. Everyone can a type of aerial insectivore, have suffered support the research from their home and see amazing underwater photos of beluga severe population declines over the past photos, opposite, top to bottom - Snow leopards at by helping out on our Beluga Bits project. the Zoo; Zoo researcher releasing endangered butterflies; Underwater photo of beluga whales. ASSINIBOINE PARK CONSERVANCY INC. 8 2019 Annual Report Sustainability Initiatives At Assiniboine Park and Zoo, we define sustainability as the responsible management of resources for the benefit of all living species through operations that minimize our environmental impact. Our sustainability strategy is focused on actions that promote waste reduction, water stewardship, energy efficiency, and sustainable transportation.

In summer 2018, a waste audit conducted at the Zoo revealed that organics made up about 24% of waste materials collected in garbage and recycling bins. This is material that can be diverted from the landfill through composting. As a result of the audit, in 2019, we installed new compost bins at the Tundra Grill. Graphic signage on the bins helps visitors understand what materials can be composted. Organic material collected is composted on site in the Zoo’s BIOvator, producing nutrient rich compost for the Park’s gardens and greenspace.

In summer, rainwater barrels were installed outside the Toucan Ridge tropical exhibit at the Zoo. Water collected over the course of the spring and summer was used to irrigate surrounding flower beds and landscaping, reducing our use of treated tap water.

ASSINIBOINE PARK CONSERVANCY INC. 2019 Annual Report 9 Community Events and Engagement

Special Events celebrating Canada Day at the Park and Zoo experiences and entertainment. Children and by hosting free, family-friendly entertainment families enjoyed hot dogs, treats, appearances Polar Bear Run and activities at the Lyric Theatre and offering by local mascots, zookeeper chats, face Congratulations to everyone who braved the discounted admission at the Zoo. painting, ambassador animals, and more! frigid winter weather to join us for the fourth The Summer Entertainment Series is offered annual Polar Bear Run on March 3! Over 170 free to the public and made possible through Community Access Tickets participants signed up participate in the 10 km sponsorship and donor support. In 2019, we once again partnered with run, 5 km run, or 3 km walk. Afterward, they United Way Winnipeg to distribute 5,000 enjoyed a delicious pancake breakfast in the Brew at the Zoo complimentary Community Access Zoo passes “polar bear den” – a heated event tent – and to their agency partners. An additional 2,000 an awards presentation hosted by Mandy The third annual Brew at the Zoo event was held passes were distributed by Conservancy staff Shew from 103.1 Virgin Radio. on Friday, September 13. Over 2,000 guests on a request basis to organizations in need. enjoyed samples from 43 booths hosted by Proceeds from the Polar Bear Run supported local, national and international craft beer the Assiniboine Park Conservancy’s Polar Bear brands. There was also a selection of booths Community Partnerships Rescue & Care Team. sampling wine, cider, and spirits. The Assiniboine Park Conservancy was proud to offer a wide array of sponsorship Casinos of Winnipeg Summer Food trucks, live music, and giant yard games opportunities in 2019 that support Park and Entertainment Series helped create a fun, friendly atmosphere in a Zoo operations and our ongoing efforts to unique outdoor setting. From mid-June through August, thousands connect people of all ages with nature in of Winnipeggers and visitors gathered at a way that inspires them to conserve it for Assiniboine Park to enjoy another wonderful Accessibility the future. season of free music, movies, art and Wildest Dreams We would like to thank the individuals, entertainment businesses, and organizations who have On August 15, the Assiniboine Park provided financial and in-kind support to our The 2019 schedule featured over 20 diverse Conservancy hosted the sixth annual Wildest programs, events and Park and Zoo operations. musical acts at the Lyric Theatre plus nine Dreams evening at the Zoo. We partnered jazz performances in the Leo Mol Sculpture with 17 community organizations to provide a Garden. The entertainment line-up also once-in-a-lifetime Zoo experience for children included the ninth straight season of Movies and families facing health and or socio- in the Park, early morning yoga classes at the economic challenges. Lyric, and new art exhibits at The Pavilion. From the moment they walked through the As part of the Summer Entertainment Series, doors, Wildest Dreams guests were treated we continued the long-standing tradition of to a memorable array of special activities,

photos, above, left to right - Polar Bear Run; Summer Entertainment Series; Brew at the Zoo; Wildest Dreams. opposite - Volunteers at Zoo Lights Festival. ASSINIBOINE PARK CONSERVANCY INC. 10 2019 Annual Report Staff and Volunteer Resources

Leadership • Great People: Inclusion & Diversity, Sensory Spring Cleaning Since it was founded in 2008, the Assiniboine Training by Kulture City On Saturday, April 20, we invited community Park Conservancy has undergone a decade The key elements of the Core Learning members to join us in a spring clean-up of of rapid development and change. In 2019, modules were also consolidated and the Park to celebrate Earth Day. This was a following a review of our strategic plan, a incorporated into APC’s new employee meaningful way for community members to new organizational structure was put into orientation delivered to all new and returning learn about the environmental impact of litter place to realign resources in order to address seasonal employees. In addition, more and show their love for the Park. Volunteers the evolving operational needs of the than 10 forums and courses were offered included individuals of all ages and families organization, facilitate systemic and cultural specifically to managers to support and build with children. changes to improve employee engagement, their foundational people and technical and direct focused resources toward the management skills. Zoo Lights Volunteers Canada’s Diversity Gardens project. Zoo Lights Festival was a tremendous success Labour Relations thanks in part to the 283 community Internal Communications In late fall, a new collective bargain agreement volunteers who were recruited specifically for In the first quarter of 2019, senior leaders was approved with 90% of CUPE members this event. and managers presented the results of the voting in favour of the agreement. The new They donated 4,423 hours, greeting guests, 2018 Employee Engagement Survey to all agreement is effective January 1, 2019 – tending fire pits, keeping visitors safe and the staff through a series of department specific December 31, 2023. Zoo clean. Volunteers came from all walks of meetings. In response to feedback from staff, life, ranged from 16 to 78 years of age, and two new initiatives were launched to improve Staff Engagement included students, retirees, military personnel, internal communications. Each year, we host an annual internal couples, and parents volunteering with their Standardized meeting agendas are fundraising campaign called APC Gives. The adult children. distributed monthly to encourage sharing 2019 campaign was a great success with 105 Approximately 50 of the new recruits are in of timely operational information between staff making donations and raising $17,375. training to volunteer year-round! departments. The agenda includes a message In 2019, our staff participated in a number of from the COO, departmental updates, business community events that raise environmental reports, and health and safety information. awareness including the Plastic Free July Quarterly leadership chats were launched Challenge, Bike to Work Day, and the in May to give employees the opportunity Commuter Challenge. As part of the 2019 to engage with members of the Leadership commuter challenge, APC staff saved 179

Group in a small, informal group setting, ask LITRES OF FUEL and avoided 550 KGS OF CO2. questions, seek clarity on decisions, and learn about the organization’s future plans. Volunteer Recruitment In April, we launched our annual campaign to Training and recruit new Park and Zoo volunteers. Before Development the start of the busy summer season, 112 As part of our strategic priorities in 2019, APC new adult volunteers completed training. In developed and delivered three Core Learning addition, 95 youth volunteers (age 14 – 18) Programs for all permanent employees: joined our team as members of our summer Zoo Camp Crew. In total APC had 450 active • Great People: Inclusion & Diversity, The volunteers throughout the summer. KAIROS Blanket Exercise Our volunteers gave more than 65,000 HOURS • Service & Experience Excellence, The Role of last year— MORE THAN $1 MILLION worth of a Modern Zoo, donated time!

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Report of the Independent Auditor on the Summary Financial Statements

To the Board Members of Assiniboine Park Conservancy Inc.

Opinion The summary financial statements, which comprise the summary statement of financial position as at December 31, 2019, and the summary statement of operations and changes in net assets for the year then ended, are derived from the audited financial statements of Assiniboine Park Conservancy Inc. (the “Organization”) for the year ended December 31, 2019.

In our opinion, the accompanying summary financial statements are a fair summary of the audited financial statements.

Summary Financial Statements The summary financial statements do not contain all the disclosures required by Canadian accounting standards for not-for-profit organizations. Reading the summary financial statements and the auditor's report thereon, therefore, is not a substitute for reading the Organization’s audited financial statements and the auditor's report thereon.

The summary financial statements and the audited financial statements do not reflect the effects of events that occurred subsequent to the date of our report on the audited financial statements.

The Audited Financial Statements and Our Report Thereon In our report dated April 22, 2020, we expressed an unmodified audit opinion on the audited financial statements.

Management’s Responsibility for the Summary Financial Statements Management is responsible for the preparation of the summary financial statements in accordance with the financial reporting provisions.

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Chartered Professional Accountants

Winnipeg, Manitoba May 13, 2020

ASSINIBOINE PARK CONSERVANCY INC. 12 2019 Annual Report Financial Statements Assiniboine Park Conservancy Inc. Summarized Balance Sheet as at December 31

2019 2018

ASSETS Cash and short term investments $ 17,040,608 $ 16,297,134 Current Accounts receivable 1,439,614 1,049,428 Government grants receivable 4,047,723 3,338,798 Government remittances receivable 168,463 224,445 Inventory 385,402 354,400 Prepaid expenses 378,727 410,539 23,460,537 21,674,744 Long term Accounts receivable 418,000 - Capital assets (Note 1) 163,100,225 139,727,332 Art collections 14,057,344 14,057,344 Employee benefits receivable 211,831 202,778 $ 201,247,937 $ 175,662,198

LIABILITIES Accounts payable and accrued liabilities $ 10,249,290 $ 8,892,012 Current Deferred contributions - operating 1,083,240 500,450 Deferred revenue 150,000 - Notes payable 1,945,303 3,500,000 13,427,833 12,892,462 Long term Deferred revenue 170,000 - Deferred contributions - capital 173,064,190 148,340,009 Accrued employee benefits 144,333 135,281 186,806,356 161,367,752

NET ASSETS Restricted 14,057,344 14,057,344 Internally restricted (Note 2) 365,000 225,000 Unrestricted 19,237 12,102 14,441,581 14,294,446

$ 201,247,937 $ 175,662,198

Note 1

The Province of Manitoba has a$30 million investment in the Leatherdale International Polar Bear Conservation Centre (“LIPBCC”) and Polar Bear Facilities, which include the Gateway to the Arctic Building, the Animal Holding and Filtration System Building and the Polar Plunge. As a result, the Province’s$30 million investment in these capital assets do not appear on the Conservancy’s balance sheet. Note 2 The Conservancy has internally restricted funds for a fiscal stabilization reserve to support the long-term sustainability of the organization.

ASSINIBOINE PARK CONSERVANCY INC. 2019 Annual Report 13 Financial Statements Assiniboine Park Conservancy Inc. Summarized Statement of Operations and Changes in Net Assets for the year ended December 31

2019 2018

REVENUE City of Winnipeg $ 11,078,000 $ 10,876,000 Other operating grants 301,393 176,348 Gifts and sponsorships 1,233,004 1,257,937 Amortization of deferred contributions 7,208,566 7,872,987 Interest and other income 227,678 102,122 Park revenues 13,045,320 11,778,883 Total Revenue 33,093,961 32,064,277 Direct costs of park revenues 8,144,175 7,399,755 24,949,786 24,664,522

EXPENSE Administration 1,423,929 1,443,346 Amortization of capital assets 6,861,306 7,568,720 Insurance 200,798 199,563 Interest 90,992 119,231 Operations 2,378,064 2,314,764 Utilities 1,281,792 1,036,669 Wages, benefits and contract services 12,556,719 11,941,360 Donation to Winnipeg Foundation - ParkShare 9,051 32,337 Total Expense 24,802,651 24,655,990

Excess of Revenue over Expense 147,135 8,532 Transfer to internally restricted net assets (140,000) -

7,135 8,532 Unrestricted Net Assets, Beginning of Year 12,102 3,570

Unrestricted Net Assets, End of Year $ 19,237 $ 12,102

n Park revenues 39% n City of Winnipeg 33% n Amortization of deferred 2019 contributions 22% REVENUE n Gifts and sponsorships 4% BY SOURCE n Interest and other income 1% n Other operating grants 1%

ASSINIBOINE PARK CONSERVANCY INC. 14 2019 Annual Report Financial Statements Assiniboine Park Conservancy Inc. Deferred contributions - Capital for the year ended December 31

2019 2018 Contributions received City of Winnipeg $ 9,851,000 $ 15,123,000 Province of Manitoba 3,000,000 3,423,688 Federal Government 11,231,963 12,099,602 Foundations and Charities 2,713,325 1,722,342 Individuals 3,396,727 3,557,410 Corporations 1,739,732 1,163,519 Total Contributions 31,932,747 37,089,560 Amortization of deferred contributions (7,208,566) (7,872,987) Deferred Contributions - Capital, Beginning of Year 148,340,009 119,123,436 Deferred Contributions - Capital, End of Year $ 173,064,190 $ 148,340,009

n Federal Government 35% n City of Winnipeg 31% 2019 n Individuals 11% CONTRIBUTIONS n Foundations and Charities 9% CAPITAL n Province of Manitoba 9% n Corporations 5%

n Wages, benefits and contract services 38% n Direct costs of park revenues 25% n Amortization of capital assets 21% 2019 n Operations 7% EXPENSES n Administration 4% BY SOURCE n Utilities 4% n Insurance 1% n Donation to Winnipeg Foundation - ParkShare 0% n Interest 0%

ASSINIBOINE PARK CONSERVANCY INC. 2019 Annual Report 15 Thank You $500,000-$749,999 Richard & Hillaine Kroft, Steve & Lisa Kroft, Capital CIBC and Conviron James Cohen & Linda McGarva-Cohen (cumulative to Dec. 31, 2019) Jack and Zina Lazareck and Family Desjardins Insurance Mrs. Valerie MacKenzie IG Wealth Management GOVERNMENT PARTNERS Anne & Paul Mahon The Mauro Family Foundation City of Winnipeg The McGarry Family Michael Nesbitt Province of Manitoba Gordon & Maggie McNaught Power Corporation of Canada MLT Aikins LLP Government of Canada Bob & Marnie Puchniak The Murphy Foundation Incorporated RBC Foundation Ken & Kaaren Neufeld $5,000,000+ J. Derek Riley The Paul Albrechtsen Foundation Parrish & Heimbecker, Ltd. Sandy & Deborah Riley Qualico Donna & Bill Parrish Jessica, Meghan & Sanford Richardson Foundation Gerry & Barb Price Silver Jeans Co. PwC Canada $2,000,000-$4,999,999 $250,000-$499,999 B.A. Robinson Co. Ltd and The Ross Robinson The Asper Foundation Family Foundation Kristjan & Shirley Benidickson Bison Transport & the Jessiman Foundation In memory of Roberta Rosenberg by her BMO Financial Group Douglas & Louise Leatherdale brothers Lewis & Ken Rosenberg Canadian Pacific Sean McCoshen The Gerald Schwartz & Heather Reisman Prosper Wealth Ltd. and Denis Devos Family Raymond & Lynne-Anne McFeetors Foundation Bryce & Nicki Douglas and Family Shirley Richardson and her family Gerry Searcy & Jacqueline Robertson Exchange Income Corporation Jim & Leney Richardson Secter & Guralnick Families Bert and Lee Friesen Foundation Carolyn & Larry Hursh Towers Realty Group: Gardens Manitoba Serena Richardson & Kurt Weinheimer Rena & Barry Shenkarow Kenwal Ltd. Sara & Graeme Thomson Mira & Matthew Narvey The Graham C. Lount Family Foundation Royden ** & Beverly Richardson and Carrie Shenkarow Estate of Frances Grace Lowe their family The Shindleman Family Frank & Jeanne Plett Charlie and Dayna Spiring Oliver & Genevieve Plett $1,000,000-$1,999,999 Don & Jennifer Streuber Canada Life TD Bank Group The Thomas Sill Foundation Inc. The Chipman Family Foundation Western Financial Group Susan Glass & Arni Thorsteinson $100,000-$249,999 In memory of Eileen and John Wherrett Deborah Gray Winnipeg Building & Decorating Ltd. Peggy Alto & Michael Guttormson Michael Sydney Gray Mitch & Wanda Zajac ATCO Structures & Logistics * Sara Gray in memory of Gerry & Mona Gray Anonymous (1) Barrick Gold Corporation Doug Harvey & Jan Shute Beaver Truck Centre Pace Homes Ltd., Guy & Deanna Hobman Marjorie Blankstein $75,000-$99,999 Diane and David Johnston/Johnston Group Inc. Brian Hawes OmniTRAX Canada and The Broe Family MacDon Industries Ltd. Ron Jones & Gloria Dutchuk Cambrian Credit Union Richard Morantz & Sheree Walder Morantz The Cardinal Foundation and Family Leona and Art DeFehr $50,000-$75,999 The Pollard Family Foundation Assiniboine Credit Union Deloitte Foundation Canada George ** & Tannis Richardson Bell MTS Greg Fettes & Carmyn Aleshka, Jeff Fettes & Hartley and Heather Richardson and Family Carol Bellringer & Greg Doyle Chris Wallace The Family of R.T. Riley Elizabeth & Michael Boroditsky Robert and Ana Fridfinnson and Family Marc Tallman, Matt Tallman, Cathy David Brown & Dawna Wallace George and Carol Gamby and Bob Tallman Daniel Bubis, Jennifer Blumenthal & Family Elaine Heinicke Bob Williams Gary & Trish Buckley Laddie & Pat Hutchison The Winnipeg Foundation Eileen & Bruce Erickson Jewish Foundation of Manitoba Bill & Margaret Fast Estate of William Thomas Kirk Freightliner Manitoba Ltd. $750,000-$999,999 Hubert & Bernice Kleysen Wawanesa Insurance Dianne Gamble Marion & Myron Klysh Greystone Managed Investments Inc. KPMG

ASSINIBOINE PARK CONSERVANCY INC. 16 2019 Annual Report Elmer & Hilda Hildebrand Karen & Peter Leipsic Haderra & Mark Chisick - Urbanmine Inc. Dan & Katie Hursh Adam, Marla, Ethan & Annie Levene Stu Clark J.K. May Investments Ltd. John Loewen Brian, Dee & Connor Coughlin Ross A. and Elizabeth Josephine (Betty Jo) Nicholas Logan & Christine Skene Cowin Steel Johnston In memory of Joyce and Harold Barber Cunningham Business Interiors, The Keg Steakhouse + Bar by Bev and Pep Lough The Robert W. Cunningham Family Bob & Deidre Kozminski Peter & Maureen Macdonald Mark & Dorothy Danzker Perpetual Trust Fund Hillaine Kroft Thelma Martin Sally Dowler Jim & Roberta MacDonald Melet Plastics Inc. Ryan Downey Elizabeth Marr & Nick Slonosky Howard, Hope, Joshua & Samantha Morry Tim & Jennifer Dumore James R. Morden & Family Neptune Properties Inc. Judy & Gary Edwards National Leasing Harvey & Jane Nikkel The Einarson Family Bonnie & Richard Olfert Stanley & Dorothy Pauley The Embil Family Nancy A. Osler Payne Transportation L.P. Exchange Group Winpark Dorchester Properties Tom & Gail Payne & Family Exco Ventures Ltd. - Electrical Contractors Rabb and Honigman Families Wells Peever, Q.C. & Carol Peever Jim & Marilyn Ferguson Jeannie (Riley) & Rod Senft & Family Sam & Caterina Pellettieri Gary & Janice Filmon and Family Barry & Elane Talbot Portage Mutual Insurance Dave & Cathy Finnbogason Piston Ring Service and the Tennant Family Prendiville Industries David & Evelyn Friesen Terracon Development Ltd. Estate of Jean Proceviat Frontiers North Adventures Nora & Harry Warren, in memory of Paul Warren Dr. Donald S. Reimer & Mrs. Anne Reimer G.J. Vis Enterprises Inc. Charles & Libby Winograd Rick Riess & Jean Carter Estate of Lilia Marjorie Gardner Anonymous (1) Kelvin Shepherd & Debbie Wolfe Jean & Dennis Giguere SMS Engineering Ltd. Brent & Debbie Gilbert $25,000-$49,999 Don & Karen Solman and Family Erla Glesby & Ron Gorsline Assiniboine Park Redevelopment Design Team: Stephen & Olive Spitzer Chuck & Rosalyn Golfman The Portico Group Curtis & Lorane Steiman & Family Lane & Jean Graham Number TEN Architectural Group Gary and Gwen Steiman and their Leslie (Riley) & Buzz Grant SMS Engineering Ltd. grandchildren: Mark & Anne Gray & Family Crosier Kilgour & Partners Ltd. Matt, Abigail and Will Scott Ralph Guy & Kris Owen KGS Group Shea and Owen Gorenstein Ernie Halligan Scatliff + Miller + Murray Inc. Taylor and Sophie Steiman Gregg & Mary Hanson Enermodal Engineering Jim & Jan Tennant Elizabeth & Kenneth Hanssen HTFC Planning & Design Estate of Anne Tuchiwisky Shayla Harapiak-Green & Patrick Green Andison Family Foundation Inc. Rob & Lois Vanderhooft Kelly Harris Dick & Elaine Archer Simon & Deborah Waller Sandra & Kent HayGlass Heidi & Rennie Balciunas Hilary Druxman Inc. Thomas & Donna Bryk $5,000-$24,999 J & D Penner Ltd.* The Cipryk Family Jim & Margaret Astwood Donald K. Johnson & Anna McCowan Johnson Pamela Cipryk & Brian Scharfstein Hardev Bains & Jody Hecht Martin & Jackie Johnson Chris & Gerry Couture Ian Barron Alexandra Jones Crosstown Civic Credit Union Linda Bartley Bruce & Catherine Jones Doug, Verna, Erin & Ian Danylchuk Neil & Maxine Benditt Doris K. Jones in memory of Bert Jones Kevin Dick, Rebecca & Hannah Friesen Bruce Bennett & Shawna Cook Journey to Churchill Construction Team Neil & Carol Duboff & Rachel, Michael Victor & Debby Bergmann Marilyn Kapitany & Jonathan Zita & Mark Bernstein Foundation Adrienne Katz and Family Dufresne Furniture & Appliances Joan Blight Kevin & Els Kavanagh Mrs. Gwendolyn Duha John & Monique Bockstael Ken Rech Landscape Architects Inc Peerless Garments, Albert & Samira El Tassi Ian & Judith Boult Stella & Edward Kennedy David & Catherine Filmon Morva Bowman & Alan Pollard in memory of KGS Group Barb Gamey David & Myrna Bowman Thomas Kresnyak & Duncan Kresnyak James Gibbs Dee Buchwald Ladco Co. Ltd. Marjorie & Kenneth Grower Brock & Sophie Bulbuck Rick Lee & Laurie Shapiro W. Bruce Henderson & Dianne Szelag Timothy & Barbara Burt Charles & Karen Loewen Zorianna & Eugene Hyworon Family Canadian Council of Chief Executives David & Marie Loewen The Johnson Family Florence Carey & Ben Rusch

ASSINIBOINE PARK CONSERVANCY INC. 2019 Annual Report 17 Capital continued In Memory of Dr. Robert Thorlakson Rheo Catt The Toole Family Century 21 Apparels Ltd. Joy, John, Lia & Sam Loewen Helga Van Iderstine Laura Chan & Herman Lam John MacNeill Iris Wachna and Family in memory Charleswood Veterinary Clinic Trevor L. Maguire of William Wachna Kim Chipman Manitoba Telecom Services Inc. Estate of Ulysses Stanley Wagner Cliff & Maxa Chisick Valerie & Kim McCartney Howard Ward Haderra & Mark Chisick Hon. Deborah McCawley & Hon. Otto Lang William & Maureen Watchorn Richard Chopp David McGoey Donald & Florence Whitmore Valerie Clancy John T. McGoey Donna & Bill Wilford & Family Trevor Clearwater Donald R. McKenzie Anonymous (2) E. & D. Connor Jim & Penny McLandress Con-Pro Industries Canada Ltd. Judy & Ken Murray $1,000-$4,999 Robert & Ruth Cooke Nicky & Jeff Murray Wayne & Millie Acheson Hennie & Richard Corrin Sheila A. Mymryk Renée & Ron Adamik Carol Cowles & Ellwood Smyrl David Negus & Debra Vanance France Adams & Stephen Brodovsky & Family Meribeth Coyne Bob & Cindy Newfield Ian & Heather Adamson Irene Crofts Theresa Oye Akins Building Consultants Ltd. Property Ray Cryderman Kaaren & Dave Pearce Management Margaret Cuddy Scott & Lorraine Penman Brian Akins Paul & Monica Daenick The Perrin Family Bryan & Kirsten Albo Kerry Dangerfield Kim & JP Perron Adam & Vanessa Aleshka Hy & Esther Dashevsky Don & Shirley Peterkin Donna & Brock Alexander Dave & Pat Deighton Herbert J. Peters American Women’s Club of Winnipeg Olga Dilay Sherry Phaneuf Terry & Barbara Andres Jim & Judy Dowler Leonard & Ruth Carol Podheiser Erin Armstrong Mrs. M. C. Downey Brian & Sharon Postl Astroid Management Ltd. Dr. Claudio Rigatto Medical Corp. In memory of E. Gary & Helen Powell Lloyd Axworthy & Denise Ommanney Lindsay DuVal & Scott Sutherland by Jane Fudge & family B.C. Goodwin Merchandising Limited Aris Economou Wayne Pratt & Tracy Cartwright Susan Bain EECOL Electric Maureen Prendiville & Paul Jensen Cliff & Linda Bakowski Ernest & Ruth Epp David, Joanne Provinciano and Family Shantanu & Versha Banerji Eyolfson Family David & Shelagh Quinton Noelle Barnes Susan Feldman Edward Ransby, in memory of Carolyn Ransby Kim Bassey Colin & Alison Ferguson Margaret Redmond & Greg Gillis Bayview Construction Bob & Ginny Filuk Resolute Technology Solutions Inc. Estate of Kurtis Beach Gisela & John Foerster Richard & Melissa Rice Phyllis Bedder & Wayne Leach Shirley & Gord Froehlich Conrad S. Riley Mary-Claire & Monty Bell Delores Gembey Dennis & Marie Riley Joan Bender Robert Giesbrecht & Shannon MacFarlane Derek & Anne Riley Jamie Benidickson Arnold & Sharon Glass Michael & Janet Riley Sangeet Bhatia Sandy & Sheldon Glass Nancy Riley & Blake Murray Douglas & Margaret Bishenden J. R. Glen Patrick & Deborah Riley Bison Transport Cathy Goodman Dr. Robert Ross Valdine Bjornson & Barry Namaka Bruno Gossen Leslie Sarchuk & Derek Fewer Verna Blight John & Linda Graham The Honourable Richard J Scott & Mary Scott Brian & Janet Bollman Romeo, Teena & Anne Guffei George & Pam Sigurdson Garry & Shirley Bolton David Gurnham Lyle & Anna Silverman Laurie Bonten John & Gail Guy Don & Terry Simons Jane Bosace James R. Haddow Siobhan Richardson Foundation Brenda Bracken-Warwick & Ken Warwick Anne Hagemeister Susan & Ken Skinner Brunswick Steel Ab & Wendy Hague Paul & Christine Soubry Capitol Steel Corp. Sheila Halper Hugh & Susan Taylor & Family Gordon Carlow Brian & Karen Halstead Henry & Katy Thiessen Hope Carroll Debbie Hannah Todd & Ramona Thomson Billy Carvelli Gordon Harris Dr. Ken & Lorna Thorlakson Tony & Silvana Catanese Ward Harris

ASSINIBOINE PARK CONSERVANCY INC. 18 2019 Annual Report Bruce & Helen Hayles Ken McCrea TCU Financial Group Harold Heide Dawn McKeag Teshmont Consultants LP Janet Heming Barbara McLeod Doreen Thompson Yude M. Henteleff, C.M., Q.C. Charles & Penelope McMillan Marilyn Thompson Phyllis Heÿmans Douglas McMurray Nigel J. Thompson Pamela Hilderman & Dr. Jeffrey Bergen Scott & Maxine Merrell Wayne & Carolyn Townsend Joyce Hill Clint Miller Bonnie Tulloch Evelyn Hind Ethel Miller Sonia Tunstead Leanne Holmberg Deb & Jeff Molnar Paul & Trish Verwymeren Kevin Hunter Gail Morberg Robert Vialoux Mrs. Alice Hurd Fujio Morita Donna Wall Lorne Hurst & Elly Hoogterp-Hurst, Kim & Niels Scott Murray Charlotte Warner James Husiak & Diane Hudson Rochelle Nozick Carol Wattinger Dr. Danielle Jobb & Mr. Brendan Roddy Number TEN Architectural Group Joan Wheeler Derek & Mary Johannson Arun & Durga Ogale The Whitwell Group Inc. Gloria Jones Oldfield Kirby Esau Inc. Kevin & Marj Wiebe Ian & Tammy Jones Michelle Ouellet Wilder Wilder & Landry Laurence Katz Carol Paradine Carolyn & Claude Wilson Gordon Keatch Dr. Jason Park Winnipeg Steelmen’s Association Denny & Eryl Kells John Parrott Beverley & Doug Witt Leah Kells Payworks Mary Wladyka Paul & Lorraine Kerr Peter & Anita Pelech Isadora Wolfe Tasadduq & Aliya Khan Edith Peterson Ken W. & Betty K. Wong Tim Killeen & Irene Hamilton Danuta Podkomorska Dennis & Janet Woodford Calvin Kim Calvin & Jennifer Polet Anita Wortzman & Ron Yurman Kiwanis Club of East Kildonan Dr. William Pope & Dr. Elizabeth Tippett-Pope Terence Wuerz & Jacqueline Dirks Katherine Klassen Elizabeth & John Prall Medical Corporation William & Frances Kliewer Chasity Premack in memory of my husband Dorothy Y. Young Hubert Kohli Mr. Terrence Mathew Premack Nicole Zoubek Mark Komus Carolynne Presser Kevin & Jo-Ann Zuk & Family Andre & Elsebeth Kriening Aubrey Prime Anonymous (32) Jonathan & Cara Kroft Quantum Graphics & Consulting Inc. *Indicates a Gift-in-Kind Jim & Wendy Krovats Doreen & John Reimer **Fondly Remembered Jessie Lang Aimee Rice & Chris Allinotte Catherine Latocki Joan Richardson (2019) Nancy Laxdal Michael Rogers Annual Patricia Lee Ro-Mor Enterprises Rob Lee Allan & Myrna Ronald $100,000+ Estate of Jean Proceviat Ginny Lees Carol Ross Shaun Leonoff Charles & Naida Rubin $25,000-$49,999 Brian Lerner Dean & Rachel Scaletta Industry Audio Productions Keith & Linda Levit Walt Schoenhausen Jennifer Lidstone Elizabeth Schwersensky $5,000-$24,999 Jack & Debbie Lipkin Sandra & Harvey Secter Bryce & Nicki Douglas Estate of Dorothy Lynch Margaret Seifert Frontiers North Adventures Karen & Daniel Machado Paul Shelton & Gina Rempel The Heller/Smith Family Foundation Beatrice MacKenzie Walter & Nicole Silicz Infomagnetics Technologies Corporation Carol & Richard Macoomb Deanna Silvester in memory of Mait & Duncan and Judith Jessiman Andrea Mann & Neil Antman Neta Silvestre Douglas & Louise Leatherdale Margolis Capital Group Inc. Theodore Simonson Peter & Maureen Macdonald Elaine & Neil Margolis Berenice Sisler Lynne-Anne & Ray McFeetors Anna Maria Marinelli Sofa Logic Inc. Karen Ozamoto Jean Marrese Rae Spear Richardson Foundation Paul & Shirley Martens St. Boniface Pallet Co. Tachane Foundation Inc. Alan & Joanne Maxwell Craig & Nancy Stahlke Arlene Wilson Barry & Carol McArton Geraldine & Brian Taillieu Anonymous (3) Ann McCaig Charles Tax

ASSINIBOINE PARK CONSERVANCY INC. 2019 Annual Report 19 Annual continued Coca Cola Company * $10,000+ Corby Spirit and Wine Ltd. The Asper Foundation $1,000-$4,999 Corpell’s Water Comweb Corp. Brian and Shirley Akins Fund CWB National Leasing Inc. Brian & Ruth Hastings Jasmine Allen & Shikha Verma Domino’s Pizza Inc. * Bill & Theresa Parrish Apple Inc. Domo Gasoline Corporation Ltd. Arni Thorsteinson & Susan Glass, Roberta Beach Duboff Edwards Haight & Schachter Shelter Canadian Properties Limited Brian & Janet Bollman Law Corporation Bob & Kim Silver Timothy & Barbara Burt Food Fare * Cambrian Credit Union Gourmet Coffee Specialists $5,000+ Canada Life High Road Property Services Coal & Canary Candle Company * Charleswood Veterinary Hospital Humphrey Products of Winnipeg Ltd. McKim Communications Group * Nancy Clyde IG Wealth Management Pat & Lee Meagher Corby Spirit and Wine Limited Johnston Group Quintex Services Ltd. Mark & Dorothy Danzker Perpetual King’s Services * Trust Fund Larsen’s Memorials Ltd. Light Visions Ltd $2,500+ Constance DeCorby Birchwood BMW/MINI Winnipeg Rita Dubé Manitoba Hydro Manitoba Liquor & Lotteries Corporation Chaeban Ice Cream * Susan Dunlop Pam Cipryk & Canadian Footwear Lindsay DuVal & Scott Sutherland Manitoba Liquor Mart * Manitoba150 Corby Spirit and Wine Limited * The Embil Family Blair & Erica Henderson Eve Finnbogason & James Fitzgerald Old Dutch Foods Ltd.* Olymel * Jaguar Land Rover George and Carol Gamby Jason Abraham Sign & Design * Gourmet Coffee Specialists Payworks Red River Cooperative Ltd. Lacoste Garden Centre Ralph Guy & Kris Owen Maple Leaf Construction Barbara Hamilton & Jim Smith Resolute Technology Solutions Inc. River City Ford MJ Roofing Dale & Benji Harvey Park and Buzz * Estate of Jan Enid Henley Save on Foods * Sigurdson Financial Group Inc. Quantum Graphics & Consulting Inc. * Evelyn Hind Scootaround Inc. Laurence Katz Steinbach Credit Union Terracon Development Ltd. Christine & Paul Soubry Tasadduq & Aliya Khan Thompson Dorfman Sweatman LLP Lawton Partners To-Le-Do Foodservice * Robert Leperre Travel Manitoba *Indicates a Gift-in-Kind Trevor L. Maguire United Rentals Inc. * Manitoba Moose Vandenbergs Fine Jewellery Grants (2019) Estate of Bernice Mayne Veritiv Corp. * Celebrate Canada Program Rob McEwen Wakefield Foods Inc. * Environment and Climate Change Canada Lynn Palframan Winnipeg Airports Authority Inc. Manitoba Sport, Culture, and Heritage Payworks Winnipeg Goldeyes Baseball Club Monarch Teachers Network of Canada Margaret Redmond & Greg Gillis Anonymous (1) National Geographic Doreen & John Reimer *Indicates a Gift-in-Kind RBC Foundation Royal Western Economic Diversification Canada Eleanor Stardom Garden Party The Winnipeg Foundation In Memory of Dr. Robert Thorlakson Winnipeg Goldeyes Field of Dreams (2019) Anonymous (8) Supporters Foundation $25,000 Sponsorships (2019) Sean McCoshen A & J Mechanical Bison Transport $15,000+ Boston Pizza Events by Emma* Call2Recycle Paul & Anne Mahon Calm Air * Winnipeg Free Press* City Bread Company Ltd. * photos, opposite, clockwise from top left - Polar at Journey to Churchill exhibit; Seals at Journey to Churchill exhibit (Liz Tran, courtesy of Tourism Winnipeg); Skating at Park; Leo Mol Sculpture Garden (Mike Peters, courtesy of Tourism Winnipeg). back cover - The Zoo’s exhibit. ASSINIBOINE PARK CONSERVANCY INC. 20 2019 Annual Report ASSINIBOINE PARK CONSERVANCY INC. 2019 Annual Report 21 assiniboinepark.ca 55 Pavilion Crescent • Winnipeg, Manitoba • R3P 2N6 [email protected] PH 204 927 6000 | TF 1 877 927 6006 | F 204 927 7200