Sauvage Zoo of St-Félicien Saint-Félicien Wild Zoo news

The new grizzly habitat is now open. Looks like a pretty big exhibit. Their pool alone looks amazing. It's clearly at least shoulder height deep (for a grizzly) and appears pretty wide and long. The cubs from last year have moved in and appear to be loving it. Check out the video on their Facebook page.
 
A female red panda, Xia, arrived from Granby and is now settling into her new home.
 
Akula said:
Is She going to breed at her new home?
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No, she is excluded from breeding for behavioral reasons. What specifically they are, I'm not sure considering she managed to rear three cubs successfully in 2015, but all the same, she's getting up there for a red panda either way, so its no breeding for her.
 
A male longhorn calf was recently born at the zoo.

Female red panda Xia is now on exhibit as well.
 
The spring baby boom has begun. They have at least 2 white tailed deer fawns, 1 bison calf and 1 muskox calf.
 
Other 2022 News:

On February 2nd, it was announced that (3.2) American black bears named Casper, Andy, Piccolo, Bonnie, and Molly were transferred to Pairi Daiza in Belgium.

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On August 2nd, it was reported that a (0.1) Amur tiger passed away on July 12th at the age of 10 due to an unspecified illness.

Mort d’un autre tigre: le Zoo de Saint-Félicien en démarches d’adoption

On August 18th, the zoo announced they acquired a (1.0) North American porcupine named Kingsley from the Ecomuseum Zoo in Quebec.

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On August 19th, the zoo announced that (0.0.4) swans (species not specified) hatched.

Naissance chez les cygnes | Naissances chez les cygnes Voici des images de nos adorables cygnons à seulement quelques jours de vie. Ils sont présentement très petits, mais ils... | By Zoo sauvage de Saint-Félicien | Facebook

On August 26th, the zoo announced that a (0.0.1) Texas Longhorn cow was born.

Un veau longues cornes est né | Naissance chez les vaches à longues cornes Voici des images de notre adorable veau, né il y a moins d’une semaine dans le Parc des sentiers de la... | By Zoo sauvage de Saint-Félicien | Facebook

On September 26th, the zoo announced that a (0.0.1) Rocky Mountain goat was born in the summer.

On se prépare pour l'hiver | En prévision de l’hiver qui approche, la fourrure de nos chèvres de montagne pousse rapidement.❄️ Avouez qu’elles ont déjà fière allure! Et que dire du... | By Zoo sauvage de Saint-Félicien | Facebook
 
Thanks for sharing - the set up they have for their exhibits looks incredible. It's caused me to google how far away the site is for a visit (might need to be part of a bigger trip).
 
Zooer said:
Thanks for sharing - the set up they have for their exhibits looks incredible. It's caused me to google how far away the site is for a visit (might need to be part of a bigger trip).
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It's 4 hours north of Quebec City, and there is absolutely nothing but trees for 3 of those hours. Absolutely gorgeous at sunrise! But make sure your car's tank is completely full and you have snacks, etc :)
 
TinoPup said:
It's 4 hours north of Quebec City, and there is absolutely nothing but trees for 3 of those hours. Absolutely gorgeous at sunrise! But make sure your car's tank is completely full and you have snacks, etc :)
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More of a 3-3,5 hours drive, doing this monthly (it used to be a bit longer/harder, but te road has gotten better in the last decade I believe). But you are absolutely right ; the road from Quebec to the region is gorgeous, especially in fall when the trees get colorful.
Good to know, there is also a gas station/restaurant/etc. about halfway between Quebec and the next city. It's not at the door, but it is worth it!
 
PogoFord said:
More of a 3-3,5 hours drive, doing this monthly (it used to be a bit longer/harder, but te road has gotten better in the last decade I believe). But you are absolutely right ; the road from Quebec to the region is gorgeous, especially in fall when the trees get colorful.
Good to know, there is also a gas station/restaurant/etc. about halfway between Quebec and the next city. It's not at the door, but it is worth it!
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Mine might have been a bit longer because there was some construction on the road, in early October. That gas station really needs a sign about it being the only one! I was so glad I stopped.
 
 
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