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Two Rivers Wildlife Park is a facility located in Huntington, Nova Scotia. Species at the facility include American black bear, cougar, Eurasian lynx, Arctic fox, moose, American beaver, common raccoon, emu, and barred owl, among other animals.

On January 3rd, it was reported that the zoo acquired (1.1) cougars named Stumpy and Grumpy in late December 2021. It was also reported they transferred a (0.1) cougar named Harley to Shubenacadie Provincial Wildlife Park in Nova Scotia.

Young cougars begin new life at Cape Breton wildlife park

On January 20th, it was announced that the facility will receive $133,425 by the federal government which will go to upgrading the roadways, walkways, and hiking trails, updated signage around the park, and paving/making the Welcome Centre accessible, among other things.

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On July 5th, the zoo announced they acquired a (1.0) African grey parrot named Hamlet which is now on exhibit at the Welcome Centre.

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On July 28th, the zoo announced they acquired a (1.0) North American river otter named Otto after he was rescued in Orangedale, Nova Scotia.

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On September 5th, the zoo announced that (0.0.2) emus named Delta and Echo hatched on July 18th.

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On September 26th, the zoo announced that it had received significant damage to the property due to Hurricane Ian, though reopened some time later.

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On August 16th, 2023, it was announced that the zoo acquired (0.1.1) bald eagles named Red and Bud from the Cobequid Wildlife Rehabilitation Centre in Nova Scotia and are now on exhibit, with a larger exhibit being constructed.

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On November 30th, the zoo announced that a (0.1) llama named Ember was born earlier in November which is on exhibit.

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On April 9th, 2024, the zoo announced they acquired 4 American bison which are on exhibit.

We have new arrivals at Two Rivers Wildlife Park this afternoon. These four “Plains Bison” will be happily grazing on our animal trail from now on. | By Two Rivers Wildlife ParkFacebook
The bisons came from Broad Cove Marsh, Inverness Bison farm. The bison farm is run by Dougie Beaton. It was mentioned in the comments and in this article.
Broad Cove Marsh, Inverness. bison farm - Google Search
https://www.saltwire.com/atlantic-c...ling-two-rivers-wildlife-park-home-100956296/
 
On August 8th, the zoo announced they acquired a (1.0) serval named Loki in October 2023 after it was found wandering a neighborhood. The facility is currently raising funds to construct an exhibit for the serval.

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On August 16th, it was announced the zoo acquired 2 great horned owls from the Cobequid Wildlife Rehabilitation Centre in Nova Scotia.

Cobequid Wildlife Rehabilitation Centre
 
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