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THE INTERNATIONAL POLAR BEAR CONSERVATION CENTRE W The International Polar Bear Conservation Centre is a key component of the new Journey to Churchill exhibit. The IPBCC is designed to transition orphaned and at-risk polar bears rescued by Manitoba Conservation & Water Stewardship in northern Manitoba to eventual placement in pre-approved Manitoba-standard facilities. In addition, the centre supports and facilitates research efforts that contribute to environmental and wildlife education, and the conservation of polar bears. Visitors to the Zoo can experience the IPBCC in the multimedia-rich interpretive gallery — learning from interviews, interactive games, touchable objects, and interpretive signage about bears, researchers, and climate change. The visitor centre's primary goal is to educate the public about polar bears, increase awareness of the fragile Arctic ecosystem, and motivate people to help conserve polar bears by reducing their carbon footprint. Tel: 204.927.6000 LEO MOL SCULPTURE GARDEN W The Leo Mol Sculpture Garden is a serene garden brimming with flowers and tranquil pools that features the magnificent work of internationally recognized Ukrainian- Canadian master sculptor Dr. Leo Mol. Located in Assiniboine Park adjacent to the English Garden; it is one of the most beautiful outdoor spaces in all of Winnipeg and a unique cultural landmark for Canada. More than 300 of Dr. Mol's works, bronze and ceramic sculptures, paintings and drawings, are displayed in the garden, which combines artistic beauty with a natural setting. The outdoor display is open year-round during regular park hours. The gallery and studio buildings are open from Easter until the end of October (weather permitting) from 9 a.m. to dusk. Tel: 204.927.6000 LYRIC THEATRE W The Lyric Theatre carries on the tradition of summer band shell entertainment in the Park. The large outdoor stage features performances for every taste and age, including jazz, the symphony, Ballet in the Park, and the highly popular Movies in the Park, as part of the Park's free Summer Entertainment Series. The Lyric Theatre is a fitting home for quality family entertainment. NATURE PLAYGROUND w From your first steps down the tree-lined path toward the Nature Playground, you will be transported into a world of wonder that encourages children of all ages to run, jump, climb, explore, and play. Exercise your body and your imagination while you explore the sand and water play area, slithering slides, a sky-high crow's nest, willow tree tunnels, basket swings, a giant robin's nest, net bridges, and topiaries. These unique features are inspired by and incorporated into the area's natural surroundings, which include two acres of trees, gardens, gently rolling hills, and colourful rubber mountains. Hours are 8 a.m. to dusk, daily. Tel: 204.927.6000 Assiniboine Park Conservancy Nature Playground: Dan Harper English Gardens: Linda McFadyen 62 2015 OFFICIAL VISITOR'S GUIDE Winnipeg