Aquarium of Quebec quebec aquarium
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Jefferson
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Well to build off the above information, there was an announcement today that the Aquarium is phases out the walruses, and instead building new enclosures for sea otters and seals.
The articles states the walrus will be phased out by the end of the year and then construction is to start in 2023 and last one year. It does not say specifically when or where the Walruses will be heading. Some renderings are below for those interested.
The articles states the walrus will be phased out by the end of the year and then construction is to start in 2023 and last one year. It does not say specifically when or where the Walruses will be heading. Some renderings are below for those interested.
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On April 11th, it was reported that the aquarium has abandoned its Marine Predator Pavillion project due to a re-evaluation putting the cost to $85 million, as the cost initially was $55 million. The decision was made in late February.
https://www.journaldequebec.com/202...es-predateurs-abandonne-a-laquarium-du-quebec
On August 16th, the aquarium announced that they successfully bred red devil cichlids.
Nos bébés diables rouges! | À voir : des bébés diables rouges à l’Aquarium… trop mignons !!! Mais attention, malgré leur air angélique, les géniteurs peuvent se montrer agressifs... | By Aquarium du Québec | Facebook
On September 6th, it was reported that their (2.1) Pacific walruses named Boris, Lakina, and Balzac will be transferred to separate facilities, with the last time anyone could publicly see them was October 2nd.
https://www.tvanouvelles.ca/2022/09...ustachu-fait-ses-adieux-a-laquarium-de-quebec
On April 11th, it was reported that the aquarium has abandoned its Marine Predator Pavillion project due to a re-evaluation putting the cost to $85 million, as the cost initially was $55 million. The decision was made in late February.
https://www.journaldequebec.com/202...es-predateurs-abandonne-a-laquarium-du-quebec
On August 16th, the aquarium announced that they successfully bred red devil cichlids.
Nos bébés diables rouges! | À voir : des bébés diables rouges à l’Aquarium… trop mignons !!! Mais attention, malgré leur air angélique, les géniteurs peuvent se montrer agressifs... | By Aquarium du Québec | Facebook
On September 6th, it was reported that their (2.1) Pacific walruses named Boris, Lakina, and Balzac will be transferred to separate facilities, with the last time anyone could publicly see them was October 2nd.
https://www.tvanouvelles.ca/2022/09...ustachu-fait-ses-adieux-a-laquarium-de-quebec
This was not the last time they could be seen. You can go see them right now if you want. It was just when their walrus show ended.
On November 17th, it was announced that (1.1) Pacific walruses named Lakina and Balzac were transferred to the Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium in Washington. The aquarium announced that Boris will be transferred to a different facility separate from his offspring.
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Any updates on walrus Boris? I believe the plan was to transfer him to another facility be end of 2022, but have not seen any updates. Hopefully to a breeding situation in the US, given he is a proven bull.
SWSD would be best given it’s a larger breeding group. Unfortunately I haven’t heard anything yet regarding him.
On February 2nd, 2023, the aquarium announced they temporarily acquired (1.2) Arctic foxes from Zoo Sauvage de Saint-Felicien in Quebec to host them for the winter.
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Polar bear, Kinuk, had to be put under to do diagnostic tests when he began to show something was wrong. They arent sure what is wrong and are still awaiting test results but he seems to be recovering well and is back on exhibit.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/mont...ransport-and-treat-young-polar-bear-1.6735280
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/mont...ransport-and-treat-young-polar-bear-1.6735280
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The Aquarium announced today that Boris the walrus was successfully transfered to SeaWorld Abu Dhabi. After visiting him every year in the last two decades or so, I have to say I will miss him very much!
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Super disappointing to hear that. Thanks for the update on him.
Piece of 2023 News Not Mentioned:
On April 4th, the aquarium announced that they redid their red-bellied piranha exhibit.
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On April 4th, the aquarium announced that they redid their red-bellied piranha exhibit.
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Zoo adventures
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That's sad there is no more walruses in Canada.
On August 10th, the aquarium announced they acquired (0.0.2+?) eastern newts which are now on exhibit.
Découvrez nos tritons verts! | Nouveau à l’Aquarium : des tritons verts! Découvrez-les en compagnie de notre aquariste, Amélie. | By Aquarium du Québec | Facebook
On September 17th, the aquarium announced they acquired a (0.1) giant Pacific octopus later named Kaya which is now on exhibit.
Aidez-nous à trouver un nom à notre nouvelle pieuvre! | Nous avons une petite nouvelle à l’Aquarium… une pieuvre! Elle vient tout juste d’arriver dans son bassin, en compagnie des étoiles de mer tournesol et... | By Aquarium du Québec | Facebook
C’est le moment de vous dévoiler le... - Aquarium du Québec
On October 24th, the aquarium announced that a (0.0.1) cownose ray was born.
Notre équipe de santé animale était à... - Aquarium du Québec
Découvrez nos tritons verts! | Nouveau à l’Aquarium : des tritons verts! Découvrez-les en compagnie de notre aquariste, Amélie. | By Aquarium du Québec | Facebook
On September 17th, the aquarium announced they acquired a (0.1) giant Pacific octopus later named Kaya which is now on exhibit.
Aidez-nous à trouver un nom à notre nouvelle pieuvre! | Nous avons une petite nouvelle à l’Aquarium… une pieuvre! Elle vient tout juste d’arriver dans son bassin, en compagnie des étoiles de mer tournesol et... | By Aquarium du Québec | Facebook
C’est le moment de vous dévoiler le... - Aquarium du Québec
On October 24th, the aquarium announced that a (0.0.1) cownose ray was born.
Notre équipe de santé animale était à... - Aquarium du Québec
On December 16th, the aquarium announced that they acquired (0.0.2+) cuttlefish (species not specified*) and are on exhibit.
Nouvelle espèce: les seiches! | Une nouvelle espèce à l’Aquarium : les seiches! Juste à temps pour les Fêtes. Passez les voir! | By Aquarium du QuébecFacebook
On February 24th, 2024, the aquarium announced they acquired a (1.0) alligator snapping turtle which is now on exhibit.
Aquarium du Québec
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On May 9th, the aquarium announced they acquired a (0.1) bat ray which is now on display in the Great Ocean tank.
Une petite nouvelle dans le Grand Océan! | Les poissons du Grand Océan ont une nouvelle coloc… une raie aigle chauve-souris. Passez la voir! | By Aquarium du QuébecFacebook
* I do not speak French so I do not know if they mention which species of cuttlefish it is or they just mention cuttlefish.
Nouvelle espèce: les seiches! | Une nouvelle espèce à l’Aquarium : les seiches! Juste à temps pour les Fêtes. Passez les voir! | By Aquarium du QuébecFacebook
On February 24th, 2024, the aquarium announced they acquired a (1.0) alligator snapping turtle which is now on exhibit.
Aquarium du Québec
Aquarium du Québec
On May 9th, the aquarium announced they acquired a (0.1) bat ray which is now on display in the Great Ocean tank.
Une petite nouvelle dans le Grand Océan! | Les poissons du Grand Océan ont une nouvelle coloc… une raie aigle chauve-souris. Passez la voir! | By Aquarium du QuébecFacebook
* I do not speak French so I do not know if they mention which species of cuttlefish it is or they just mention cuttlefish.
Zoo adventures
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I can confirm that it is it is Common Cuttlefish, it was mentioned in the video.
splendens
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Seems like the snapping turtle is a common snapping turtle.
Zoo adventures
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Here is an updated video about Boris the walrus at SeaWorld Abu Dhabi that was posted on January 4th. He is living his life.
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Aquarium du Québec
Aquarium du Québec | Quebec QC
Also they have now 3 individuals with eggs that hasn't hatched yet.
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