Stuart Olson Dominion Construction Ltd – Assiniboine Park Zoo’s “Journey To Churchill” Polar Bear Exhibit
I was able to go behind the scenes for Stuart Olson Dominion’s current project: the new “Journey To Churchill” Polar Bear Exhibit at the Assiniboine Park Zoo. This shoot was exceptional for me because I got to fulfill one of my childhood dreams, which involves me going into the actual bear exhibit! I have always wanted to see and feel what it would be like in there, from climbing on their life like environmental structures; stepping into the cages where they are transported, held and where they sleep; and of course, riding and feeding a bear.
To my delight, I was able to do almost everything on the list with the exception of riding or feeding the bears because of obvious safety reasons, not to mention, the bears haven’t arrived yet.
All in all, this was one of the most thrilling shoots that I’ve done in a long time and it reminded me how much I love my job.
Check out the makings of the bears’ new home below:
