Parc Safari Parc Safari News

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According to the safari's facebook page they now have 4 bactrian camels.

They have the largest Scimitar Horned Onyx herd in Canada. And have the country's only waterbuck herd.

Also new babies include 2 common eland, 1 watusi, 1 guar, a number of Niglia, 4 bison with more expected, and a zebra.

Take a look at their facebook page to see their animals.

 

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Another eland calf was born June 5th

 

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They have at least 4 wolf pups born this spring. The link is a video of an interview in French. They talk about the cheetahs, hyenas, lions and then show the pups... I understood the word lion, wolf and well thats about it. If anyone who understands French could give a better run down that would be great.

http://ici.radio-canada.ca/emissions/penelope_mcquade/2014/document.asp?idDoc=342305#leplayer

 

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Giraffe, Bonnie, is set to give birth soon.

Une girafe verra bientôt le jour au Parc Safari

 

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Giraffe, Bonnie, gave birth to a healthy female calf August 3rd.

 

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The giraffe calf was named Malaïka, which means angel in Swahili.

 

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Spring babies include an eland, a water buffalo, a Père David's deer and a Japanese Macaque.

 

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At least two Dromedary Camels have recently been born.

 

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More new arrivals. There is a gnu calf.

New species at the zoo include bald eagles and sitatunga.

 

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The zoo is running a contest to meet tapir, Tanuck, on its facebook page.

 

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There are three new babies at Parc Safari, a yak, bison and blackbuck.

 

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At the end of the CAZA conference in Winnipeg, Parc Safari's senior keeper Richard Mireault was recognized for his work and dedication by winning the professional award.

CAZA Celebrates Excellence in the Accredited Zoo and Aquarium Community -- OTTAWA, Oct. 5, 2015

 

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The safari will be serving as home to 9 mute swans and 2 Australian black swans who call the Rideau River in Ottawa home. They are usually cared for by the city over the winter but their former home is in such a sad state of repair that a new winter home was found at the safari. The swans will not be on display.

Ottawa?s royal swans to spend winters at zoo due to rotting Leitrim Swan House

 

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A Pere David's deer has been born.

 

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Parc Safari has announced the passing of chimpanzee, Renee, at the age of 46. She leave behind Dolly, Blackie and her daughter Daisy.

 

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More babies have been announced... 2 pere david's deer, an addax, a bison, a gaur, 2 scimtar horned oryx, a zebra, an eland, a red fox, and a watusi. Based on pictures those look like the numbers. More may exist or are expected.

 

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Japanese Macaques, Kita and Meika, gave birth last week. Both infants are doing well.

 

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The zoo has welcomed its first Bactrian Camel calf.

 

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How to keep a lion enclosure secure: Parc Safari reveals protocols | CTV Montreal News

 

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The Pere Davids deer can breed to meet their needs.

Very interesting news for their zebra population, they have requested to join the Hartmann’s zebra SSP and receive them as a new species to the safari. They are interested in a getting a breeding herd.