Zoo de Granby Former Zoo Granby animal and species held at the zoo

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I would like people to help me with this. I am still working on it but I have got some information. (example but it is real)So on November 5 2023. Sputnik, the son of Mazy(amur tiger) went to the Dakota zoo, following a breeding recommendation with Nadya. Here is the Facebook post:
Dakota Zoo
I will be adding the list in a few days. I would like to get some help and have some information.
 
Some former species that were phased out are:
Ruwnzori mounts bats
red monkeys
spectacled bear
ocelots
patas monkey
fishing cat
muntjac
Andean bear
common eland
Przewalski's horse
Thompson's gazelles
White-throated toucan
King Vulture(back in the 1980s, a female went to Toronto for breeding. See family thread Toronto zoo)
 
I will make a full list later.
Polar bear(in the sphere, first animal at the sphere)
Black-and-white colobuses(I am not sure about this, they haven't been on exhibit since 2021, according to this Primates in Canadian Collections they owned 4 monkeys. The exhibit was the giant sphere now for the dholes)
Bald eagle( map from 2016 showed them, an aviary near the sphere)
Eurasian owl(in the sphere before the colobusese)
Capybara, the last two individuals who died, Oscar and Vilda, were there in 2021. Then they disappeared and the maras took their exhibit.
On phase-out: elephants but they are still young, maybe they will change?
 
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Interesting but the zoo held a chimpanzee in 1969, Gustave.

The Transformation process of A Zoo (1966 - 1996) | Zoo de Granby
A Growing Zoo (1955 - 1965) | Zoo de Granby
The Zoo is born (1944-1955) | Zoo de Granby
A Growing Zoo (1955 - 1965) | Zoo de Granby
A Growing Zoo (1955 - 1965) | Zoo de Granby
Former species
lynxes
chimpanzee
foxes
beavers
white-tailed deer
Jackal(from Congo)
Asian elephant from President of India, Nehru
This isn't a former species but the first pair of hipposs came from Copenhagen Zoo, Sirene and Patriache. Their first baby is Alcide
 
Zoo adventures said:
This isn't a former species but the first pair of hipposs came from Copenhagen Zoo, Sirene and Patriache.
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Well that is something I legit did not know, I didn't know that Patriarche ad Sirene came from Copenhagen, as hipposworld.de states their birthplaces as "unknown".
Zoo adventures said:
Their first baby is Alcide
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However, their first hippo baby was named Samson, the same one who lived at the Toronto Zoo until 2017.

Also, Granby had Black Rhinoceroses from the 1960s until about 1985.
 
Nile Hippo Expert said:
Well that is something I legit did not know, I didn't know that Patriarche ad Sirene came from Copenhagen, as hipposworld.de states their birthplaces as "unknown".

However, their first hippo baby was named Samson, the same one who lived at the Toronto Zoo until 2017.

Also, Granby had Black Rhinoceroses from the 1960s until about 1985.
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Well, their website says it is Alcide, but I heard that there was Samson. Thanks for helping me out. I did not know Granby had black rhino, thanks. But I think that Granby is the one who knows the answer so they might be right.
Edit: Phased out species
Black bear, they said they exchanged black bear for a chimpanzee from France. So they had some
 
Zoo adventures said:
Interesting but the zoo held a chimpanzee in 1969, Gustave.

The Transformation process of A Zoo (1966 - 1996) | Zoo de Granby
A Growing Zoo (1955 - 1965) | Zoo de Granby
The Zoo is born (1944-1955) | Zoo de Granby
A Growing Zoo (1955 - 1965) | Zoo de Granby
A Growing Zoo (1955 - 1965) | Zoo de Granby
Former species
lynxes
chimpanzee
foxes
beavers
white-tailed deer
Jackal(from Congo)
Asian elephant from President of India, Nehru
This isn't a former species but the first pair of hippos came from Copenhagen Zoo, Sirene and Patriache. Their first baby is Alcide
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Here are the new links. I posted the same one for 3 times
The Transformation process of A Zoo (1966 - 1996) | Zoo de Granby
The Zoo is born (1944-1955) | Zoo de Granby
A Growing Zoo (1955 - 1965) | Zoo de Granby
The Transformation process of A Zoo (1966 - 1996) | Zoo de Granby
Little List update:
Ruwnzori mounts bats
Red monkeys
Ocelots
Patas monkey
Fishing cat
Muntjac
Andean bear
Common eland
Przewalski's horse
Thompson's gazelles
White-throated toucan
King Vulture
Polar bear
Black-and-white colobuses(I am not sure about this, they haven't been on exhibit since 2021, according to this Primates in Canadian Collections they owned 4 monkeys. The exhibit was the giant sphere now for the dholes)
Bald eagle( map from 2016 showed them
Eurasian owl(in the sphere before the colobusese)
Capybara, the last two individuals who died, Oscar and Vilda, were there in 2021. The zoo did not announce their death.
Lynx
Chimpanzee
Foxes
Beavers
White-tailed deer
Jackal(from Congo)
Asian elephant from President of India, Nehru
Black rhino, Cornelius the first, was the first black rhino to be born. I do not know the sire or the dam. He was born on December 11 1979.
Black bear
 
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I always forget this animal. The Red River hog was from a loan from a zoo(forgot the name) They were there in 2021 then the loan ended and Wildebeest replaced them. Another former species. Also for Cornelius the black rhino, I got this information from San Diego zoochatter, here is the link: San Diego Zoo Safari Park History [San Diego Zoo Safari Park]
The parents are Bulley and Suzie. Cornelius fathered 4 calves in his life, 3 in SD-WAP and one in Cadwell zoo. Here is a family tree thread about SD-WAP. The calf eventually had calves. I suspect that Corneilius parents are wild born, but it is not certain
Family Trees of San Diego Zoo (and Safari Park) Animals [San Diego Zoo]
 
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Zoo adventures said:
Well, their website says it is Alcide, but I heard that there was Samson. Thanks for helping me out. I did not know Granby had black rhino, thanks. But I think that Granby is the one who knows the answer so they might be right.
Edit: Phased out species
Black bear, they said they exchanged black bear for a chimpanzee from France. So they had some
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All the baby's surname is Alcide, but they have another real name. Samson is indeed the first baby and their sisters Petal and Perky.
 
Hello, I am a Korean who is not related to Canada, but I collected some information about the black rhinos of Granby Zoo. This was because Mimi, Bulley and Suzie's daughter and Cornelius' younger sister, were sent to the Seoul Zoo.

According to the international black rhino studbook, Mimi was born on Aug. 11, 1982, and she became the second black rhinos at the Korean zoo by arriving at the Seoul Zoo on Nov. 2, 1983, the following year, but sadly, she died of enteritis and pneumonia on Dec. 10, just a month later.

The names and stud numbers of Granby Zoo's black rhinos I checked in the 2001 international black rhinoceros studbook are as follows.

  • Bulley(0079)
  • Unnamed female(0143)
  • Cornelius(0292)
  • Suzie(0293)
  • Mimi(0344)

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And this images are scan image files of postcard that uploaded on the Granby Zoo page of Les Zoos dans le Monde. The year of photo taken is unknown, but if the two pictures were taken in the same year, I think the rhinos in this postcards would be Bulley, Suzie, and Cornelius.
 
dt644 said:
Hello, I am a Korean who is not related to Canada, but I collected some information about the black rhinos of Granby Zoo. This was because Mimi, Bulley and Suzie's daughter and Cornelius' younger sister, were sent to the Seoul Zoo.

According to the international black rhino studbook, Mimi was born on Aug. 11, 1982, and she became the second black rhinos at the Korean zoo by arriving at the Seoul Zoo on Nov. 2, 1983, the following year, but sadly, she died of enteritis and pneumonia on Dec. 10, just a month later.

The names and stud numbers of Granby Zoo's black rhinos I checked in the 2001 international black rhinoceros studbook are as follows.

  • Bulley(0079)
  • Unnamed female(0143)
  • Cornelius(0292)
  • Suzie(0293)
  • Mimi(0344)

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granby_postcard_39.jpg

And this images are scan image files of postcard that uploaded on the Granby Zoo page of Les Zoos dans le Monde. The year of photo taken is unknown, but if the two pictures were taken in the same year, I think the rhinos in this postcards would be Bulley, Suzie, and Cornelius.
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Thank you for providing this information. The website is cool. It shows many animals that were at the zoo.
New former animals: Cheetah, the cheetah neck is leased. The place look like turtle island where there is the pond. The cheetah might have lived there or just for the photo. I am not certain about this
https://www.leszoosdanslemonde.com/zoos/amerique_nord/canada/granby/postcards/granby_postcard_12.jpg
Moose: Male and 2 females next photo:
https://www.leszoosdanslemonde.com/zoos/amerique_nord/canada/granby/postcards/granby_postcard_19.jpg
https://www.leszoosdanslemonde.com/zoos/amerique_nord/canada/granby/postcards/granby_postcard_8.jpg
Sea lions what species, California? other seal? I can see 7 individuals
https://www.leszoosdanslemonde.com/zoos/amerique_nord/canada/granby/postcards/granby_postcard_16.jpg
Cassowaries, are interesting. They are pretty aggressive.
https://www.leszoosdanslemonde.com/zoos/amerique_nord/canada/granby/postcards/granby_postcard_40.jpg
What species of Ibex?
https://www.leszoosdanslemonde.com/...anada/granby/postcards/granby_postcard_11.jpg
That adds many cool species to the list. Incredible. Thanks for providing the information Dt644.
Wait I just noticed that there are elephants in the second photo you provided, asian elephants maybe? Their ears look smaller. The elephants were living with black rhinos?
Edit: New information about Zoo Granby Asian elephant. There is an Asian elephant named Kitty who was wild born a female, around 1965. Kitty then went to Rockton zoo after to African Lion safari and produced 4 calves. Here is the link:
https://www.elephant.se/database2.php?elephant_id=748
 
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I do not want to post long message that hides the former animals at the zoo and their descendant so I decided to make a Google document. It is near done but I am still changing things and adding. I would appreciate people helping me and providing. I will be posting the document in a few days.
Zoo Granby former species held at the zoo.
 
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Zoo adventures said:
Jita, a female snow leopard, around 3 years old is pregnant at the Toronto zoo. The sire is Pemba, from I think Calgary Zoo. Finger cross to be a successful birth. The dam and the sire of Jita are Kang and Elsa. Here is the link: There might be a little snow in the spring forecast this year at your Toronto Zoo We are excited to announce that Jita, a nearly-three-year-old snow... | By The Toronto ZooFacebook
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Update: Jita, the snow leopard has begun denning. She is getting closer to entering labour. She will be in the maternity indoor yard. Fingers crossed for successful and healthy babies.
The Toronto Zoo
 
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Update: Jita, the snow leopard has begun denning. She is getting closer to entering labour. She will be in the maternity indoor yard. Fingers crossed for successful and healthy babies.
The Toronto Zoo
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Update: Jita gave birth to two little baby snow leopards. She is nursing them and taking care of them. The sire is 9-year-old Pemba. The first one was born at 7:45. There will be a CCTV later.
The forecast was right: we have snow in May! ❄️ Your #GuardiansofWild are proud to share that overnight on Monday May 13, three-year-old snow leopard... | By The Toronto ZooFacebook
 
Zoo adventures said:
Update: Jita gave birth to two little baby snow leopards. She is nursing them and taking care of them. The sire is 9-year-old Pemba. The first one was born at 7:45. There will be a CCTV later.
The forecast was right: we have snow in May! ❄️ Your #GuardiansofWild are proud to share that overnight on Monday May 13, three-year-old snow leopard... | By The Toronto ZooFacebook
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Update on Jita cubs: Jita is doing a great job of taking care of them. Sometimes she leaves to find food and water then comes back
An update on Jita’s #snowballs ❄️ | An update on Jita’s #snowballs ❄️ Jita continues to be an excellent first-time mother and is still diligently nursing, grooming and cuddling her little... | By The Toronto ZooFacebook
 
Zoo adventures said:
Update on Jita cubs: Jita is doing a great job of taking care of them. Sometimes she leaves to find food and water then comes back
An update on Jita’s #snowballs ❄️ | An update on Jita’s #snowballs ❄️ Jita continues to be an excellent first-time mother and is still diligently nursing, grooming and cuddling her little... | By The Toronto ZooFacebook
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Jita's cub has been named Zoya and Minu. Jita was the offspring of Elsa and Kang at the Zoo Granby.
https://www.facebook.com/video.php?v=533377286142658
 
If you want a description of each species. Please consult my google document. (?) symbole means unsure.
Former Zoo Granby Species and History
List of phased-out species:
Ocelot
Patas monkey
Fishing cat
Muntjac
Andean bear
Common eland
Przewalski's horse
Thompson's gazelles
White-throated toucan
King Vulture
Polar bear
Bald eagle
Eurasian owl
Capybara
Lynx
Chimpanzee
Fox
Beaver
White-tailed deer
Jackal
Asian elephant
Black rhino
Black bear
Moose
Sea lion(?)
Cassowary(?)
Bighorn sheep(?)
Racoon
Fennec Fox
Sand Cat
Cougar
Common porcupine
Cheetah
Leopard(?)
Bornean Orangutan
De brazza monkey
Roseate spoonbill
Snowy owl
Grevy zebra
Reticulated giraffe
Peafowl
White-handed gibbon
Abyssinian hornbill
Red billed hornbill
Trumpeter hornbill
Victoria crowned pigeon*
Red-legged seriema
Burrowing Owl
White-Nosed Coati
Barn Owl(?)
Bateleur eagle(?)
Plain Bison
Pelican(species not specified)
European Great-horned owl(?)
Saker falcon(?)
American Krestle(?)
Cape clawless otter
Reindeer
Waterbuck
African Penguin
Giant African Land Snail
Mali spiny-tailed lizard
Turkey
Norwegian rat
More to be added!
 
Kitsi, the alpha male Japanese macaque, has sadly passed away at the age of 18 at Blank Park Zoo. He was born at the Zoo Granby on August 5, 2006. He arrived at the Blank Park Zoo at the age of 2. He suffered from a cardiac event leading to his death. Kitsi fathered 4 macaques and 1 grandchild.
Blank Park Zoo
 
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