Recieved a Morlet's crocodile.
Natuurhulpcentrum Opglabbeek
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From a bankrupt France zoo near Lyon 20 animals wrere recived among the a Lion, monkeys, lynxes and 3 Snow leopards.
Video ( in Dutch ) about collecting the animals in France :
TV Limburg :: Natuurhulpcentrum haalt 20 dieren op in failliete Franse zoo - 10/4/2015 - Nieuwsberichten
TV Limburg :: Natuurhulpcentrum haalt 20 dieren op in failliete Franse zoo - 10/4/2015 - Nieuwsberichten
Another video about the "france" animals ( snow leopards, lion ) - in Dutch :
VIDEO. Dierentuinen uit de hele wereld willen 'Limburgse' sn... - Het Nieuwsblad
VIDEO. Dierentuinen uit de hele wereld willen 'Limburgse' sn... - Het Nieuwsblad
The center is currently caring for a group of 8 Binturongs, an Echidna and a pair of Red and White Flying Squirrels after they were seized by customs at a Belgian airport en-route from Jakarta
Other (arguably less exciting) recent additions include two Lions and 14 Porcupines from a bankrupt animal park in Spain
Natuurhulpcentrum Opglabbeek - Nieuws: Inbeslagname Indonesische zending
Other (arguably less exciting) recent additions include two Lions and 14 Porcupines from a bankrupt animal park in Spain
Natuurhulpcentrum Opglabbeek - Nieuws: Inbeslagname Indonesische zending
I believe the species of giant flying squirrel is actually Petaurista petaurista, Red giant flying squirrel 
Another interesting piece of information in the article is the following; "Er werden diverse dierentuinen en -parken in België gecontacteerd, helaas zonder resultaat," which translates to "Various zoos and parks in Belgium have been contacted, sadly without any results."
Another interesting piece of information in the article is the following; "Er werden diverse dierentuinen en -parken in België gecontacteerd, helaas zonder resultaat," which translates to "Various zoos and parks in Belgium have been contacted, sadly without any results."
So today was the last of 3 open days. I visited and have some news. I uploaded as much of my ****** pictures as possible in the gallery.
So apart from the native wildlife they rescue and release they also do plenty of other work.
6 skunks already moved to a German zoo.
The 4 lions that came from Ukraine will be transported to Shamwari in South Africa. The 2 rescued Leopards will also go to Shamwari.
The 2 Lynxes that were rescued from Lithuania will move to Greece.
The squirrel monkey will move to Portugal monte selvagem.
Asiatic black bear Yampil will move to Scotland 5 sisters zoo.
They don't test the animals for sub-species or species pureness and simply remain a temporary sanctuary, always looking for other zoos or facilities to permanently hold the animals.
The remaining more exotic wildlife that hasn't found a permanent zoo are:
2 Servals, 3 groups of crab eating macaques (only handful of individuals), a couple common marmosets, raccoons, one white lion, Fallow deer, boa imperator, boa constrictor, Green iguana, Common chameleon, Central bearded dragon, Scarlet macaws, Grey parrot, Golden eagle, Blue-and-yellow macaw, Northern crested caracara, Spotted eagle-owl, Eurasian eagle-owl, Red-tailed hawk, Long-legged buzzard, Harris's hawk, Rufous-legged owl, African spurred tortoise, Hermann's tortoise and Greek tortoise.
I forgot and missed plenty of other animals so the collection probably entails more.
Also If responsible owners for reptiles or domestic animals are looking to adopt or help you can always contact the center for more info to adopt.
Obviously you can always donate as well!
So apart from the native wildlife they rescue and release they also do plenty of other work.
6 skunks already moved to a German zoo.
The 4 lions that came from Ukraine will be transported to Shamwari in South Africa. The 2 rescued Leopards will also go to Shamwari.
The 2 Lynxes that were rescued from Lithuania will move to Greece.
The squirrel monkey will move to Portugal monte selvagem.
Asiatic black bear Yampil will move to Scotland 5 sisters zoo.
They don't test the animals for sub-species or species pureness and simply remain a temporary sanctuary, always looking for other zoos or facilities to permanently hold the animals.
The remaining more exotic wildlife that hasn't found a permanent zoo are:
2 Servals, 3 groups of crab eating macaques (only handful of individuals), a couple common marmosets, raccoons, one white lion, Fallow deer, boa imperator, boa constrictor, Green iguana, Common chameleon, Central bearded dragon, Scarlet macaws, Grey parrot, Golden eagle, Blue-and-yellow macaw, Northern crested caracara, Spotted eagle-owl, Eurasian eagle-owl, Red-tailed hawk, Long-legged buzzard, Harris's hawk, Rufous-legged owl, African spurred tortoise, Hermann's tortoise and Greek tortoise.
I forgot and missed plenty of other animals so the collection probably entails more.
Also If responsible owners for reptiles or domestic animals are looking to adopt or help you can always contact the center for more info to adopt.
Obviously you can always donate as well!