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  1. Yi Qi

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    "Traffic explodes at Miller Zoo, second season is confirmed for "A zoo like no other""
     
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    Miller Zoo is a facility located in Frampton, Quebec. Species at the facility include African lion, Arctic fox, Kodiak bear, Asian small-clawed otter, black-and-white ruffed lemur, plains zebra, scimitar-horned oryx, Patagonian mara, and African spurred tortoise, among other species.

    On April 3rd, the zoo announced that a (0.1) Malayan tapir was born on March 26th, marking the first time the species was bred in Quebec. On May 8th, the zoo announced her name, Marguerite.

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    Bonne fête des Mères (!!) Nous célébrons la première sortie de notre bébé tapir de Malaisie avec sa maman. Son nom : Marguerite C’est un coup de... | By Miller Zoo | Facebook

    On July 22nd, the zoo announced that they moved their Kunekune pigs to a new exhibit in the Wild Reserve.

    Nos deux Kunekune, Arnold et Ziffel adorent leur nouveau parc. Vous pouvez dorénavant les observer à la Réserve Sauvage dans leur nouvel habitat! | By Miller Zoo | Facebook

    On July 26th, the zoo announced they opened a new outdoor exhibit for their hamadryas baboons.

    Nouvel Enclos des Babouins | Notre nouvel enclos extérieur des babouins est finalement prêt! Son thème: La planète des singes. Rencontrez nos primates lors d’une visite au zoo... | By Miller Zoo | Facebook

    On September 2nd, the zoo announced they acquired a (0.1) giant anteater. On October 6th, she was named Tammy.

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    On vous présente officiellement Tammy ! Merci à toutes et à tous pour votre participation et vos nombreuses suggestions de prénom. Tammy adore la... | By Miller Zoo | Facebook

    On September 21st, the zoo announced they acquired a (1.0) northern raccoon named Horace after he was deemed non-releaseable becaaue of his blindness.

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    On Octobr 27th, the zoo announced they acquired a (1.0) red fox named Lucky.

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    *Misc News: Over the year, the facility has rescued, rehabilitated, and released (0.0.11+) northern raccoons, (0.0.6) eastern grey squirrels, (0.0.5) striped skunks, (0.0.2) rabbits, a (0.0.1) loon, a (0.0.1) duck, and a (0.0.1) white-tailed? deer back into the wild, among others.
     
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    On March 1st, the zoo announced that a (0.0.1) common marmoset was born.

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    On April 24th, the zoo announced that they are expanding the Kodiak bear exhibit, tripling its size. The exhibit will reopen to the public on May 20th.

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    On April 26th, the zoo announced that they acquired (0.0.3) American black bears in March after they were rescued from a logging operation.

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    On May 4th, the zoo announced that a (0.0.1) black-and-white ruffed lemur was born.

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    On May 11th, the zoo announced that they introduced the leopards to the (1.0) cougar named Bagheera which are now on exhibit together.

    Des nouvelles de la cohabitation. Remy et Jane les deux sœurs léopard, ont finalement été introduites avec Bagheera, après plusieurs semaines de... | By Miller Zoo | Facebook
     
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    An update has been shared regarding the trio of orphaned black bear cubs taken in by the zoo earlier this year:

    "Ce printemps, nous avons pris sous notre aile trois jeunes oursons orphelins. Leur réhabilitation en nature était prévue au printemps, juste après leur première hivernation. Mais suite à un projet pilote du ministère, et contre notre gré, ils ont été relâchés à 5 mois, quelques semaines après leur sevrage. Étant donné leur très jeune âge et leur besoin de tutelle, deux des trois oursons se sont dirigés vers les activités humaines, dépourvues.

    Ceci a engendré leur retour au refuge, et condamné leur réelle réhabilitation à l’état sauvage. Ces deux oursonnes vont désormais devenir des résidentes permanentes du sanctuaire."

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    For those not fluent in French, it boils down to matters pertaining to the cubs' release being taken out of the zoo's hands, and the trio were placed back into the wild prematurely. Subsequently, two of the cubs were found malnourished, close to urban environments/human activity, and thus returned to the zoo where they will remain permanently. Nothing has been shared about the whereabouts or condition of the third cub.

    The zoo has been a successful rehabilitation for local wildlife in Quebec for over a decade, and it is incredibly disheartening to see their work interrupted and three bears denied a real chance at life in the wild, all thanks to what looks like government mismanagement.
     
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    Other 2023 News:

    On May 24th, the zoo announced they moved their domestic water buffalo into a new exhibit in The Wild Reserve area.

    Miller Zoo - NOUVEL HABITAT Nos trois adorables buffles...

    On May 17th, the zoo announced they are in the process of renovating the flamingo exhibit, which reopened to the public around June 23rd.

    Miller Zoo - BONNE NOUVELLE Nos différents travaux sur...
    Miller Zoo - NOS FLAMANTS ROSES SONT DE SORTIE ! Il y a...

    On June 16th, the zoo announced that the lemur (who is a (1.0)) is now on exhibit.

    PREMIÈRE SORTIE Notre bébé maki vari a bien grandi ! Du haut de ses bientôt trois mois, il découvre avec émerveillement, l’habitat extérieur dans... | By Miller Zoo | Facebook

    On June 26th, the zoo announced that they acquired (0.0.2) moose which are now on exhibit in the Wildlife Reserve area.

    Miller Zoo - DEUX PETITS ORPHELINS Il y a bientôt deux...

    On July 31st, the zoo announced that (0.0.2) elk (species not specified) were born.

    Miller Zoo - Deux adorables jumeaux chez nos wapitis ! ...

    On August 15th, the zoo announced they reacquired the 3rd cub, after it was found by a private individual who alerted authorities. The zoo also announced that they opened a GoFundMe to raise money for a new black bear habitat for the cubs, which at the time of this post has reached a little over half of its funding.

    Miller Zoo - Le 3ème ourson est de retour parmi nous Il...

    On August 23rd, the zoo announced that a (1.0) northern raccoon named Patoff passed away at age 9.

    Patoff nous a quitté ️ Il est parti après avoir vécu 9 belles années parmi nous, remplies de douceurs et de friandises. Il laisse un vide dans le... | By Miller Zoo | Facebook
     
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    A few updates:
    • a male Malayan Tapir was born on 20th October to their pair. This follows the female calf in 2022.
    • two Przewalski's Horses arrived from Ranch DuPont.
     
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    Other September 2023 News:

    On September 5th, the zoo announced that one of the two moose passed away.

    Miller Zoo - Des nouvelles de nos deux orphelins Il y a...

    On September 7th, the zoo announced that they acquired a (1.0) ring-tailed lemur from Centre Refuge Nymous in Quebec.

    Miller Zoo - Un bébé chez nos lémuriens ? Cet adorable...

    On September 27th, the zoo announced that the lemur was named Orion.

    Miller Zoo - ÇA GRANDIT VITE ! Vous souvenez-vous de...

    On September 28th, the zoo announced that they moved the 3 American black bears on exhibit.

    Miller Zoo - LES TROIS OURSONS SONT DE SORTIE Nos trois...
     
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    On December 20th, the zoo announced they built a new barn building in the farm area which opened to the public on December 22nd.

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    On January 4th, 2024, the zoo announced they acquired (0.0.9) domesticated guinea pigs after they were abandoned on zoo property. Several of the females were pregnant, and gave birth to a further (0.0.8) guinea pigs. The guinea pigs are now on display in 2 separate exhibits.

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    On December 11th, the zoo announced they acquired (2.0) blue wildebeest from an unspecified facility in Quebec which will be on display in the savanna mixed-species exhibit in summer 2024.

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    On December 29th, the zoo announced they acquired a (1.0) common raccoon named Fernand earlier in the summer which is on display in the common raccoon/red fox exhibit.

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