There is a new lion cub at Oaklawn. The cub, Hunter, was born to mother Nyah and father Obi. Hunter is being hand reared because Nyah was producing insufficient milk but they are giving little Hunter plenty of time with the pride. Newborn lion cub big draw at Oaklawn zoo | The Chronicle Herald
Another lion cub has been born. Nnenne will be Obi and Nyah's last cub. She live with her big brother Hunter. Oaklawn Farm Zoo in Aylesford to kick off 2017 season with new lion cub
Lion, Obi, is suffering from renal failure. Unfortunately all they can do is keep him comfortable so long as he is maintaining a good quality of life. Obi is just four. Oaklawn Farm Zoo lion suffering renal failure
White tiger, Czar, has been put down. Czar, Oaklawn Farm Zoo’s white tiger, has died | Truro News In good news for lion, Obi, he's still doing well but does have his bad days.
Here is a neat little article about the zoo's big cat keeper. Meet the lion lady at Kings County's Oaklawn Farm Zoo | The Spectator
Obi, one of the zoo's lions, has been euthanized two years after his renal failure. 'A special soul': Nova Scotia zoo mourns loss of Obi the Lion
Some discarded pumpkins were given as enrichment OH MY GOURD - Leftover Halloween Pumpkins Find New Purpose with Zoo Animals Also, could an admin give this thread its prefix, please?
The zoo will be reopening after the pandemic. Millville’s popular Oaklawn Farm Zoo preparing to reopen to visitors | The Chronicle Herald
Oaklawn Farm Zoo is a 50-acre facility located in Aylesford, Nova Scotia. Species at the facility include African lion, bobcat, American black bear, lar gibbon, Japanese macaque, plains zebra, capybara, emu, barred owl, bald eagle, painted turtle, boa constrictor, and domestics, among other animals. On April 6th, the zoo announced that their (0.1) jaguar named Junia passed away at age 24 on March 21st. Log into Facebook On May 8th, the zoo announced that a (0.0.1) lar gibbon was born. Log into Facebook
On October 26th, the zoo announced that a (0.1) albino Burmese python named Lucy passed away on October 14th. Log into Facebook
Lion, Nyah as passed suddenly from what is suspected to be a stroke. She was 10. Nova Scotia zoo ‘heartbroken’ by sudden death of 10-year-old lion
Other 2023 News: Spoiler: Domestic News On February 16th, the zoo announced that a (0.0.1) alpaca was born. We had a Blizzard today that was... - Oaklawn Farm Zoo On March 28th, the zoo announced that (0.0.2+?) domestic goats (breed(s) not specified) which are now on exhibit. The arrival of adorable goat kids... - Oaklawn Farm Zoo On April 26th, the zoo announced that a (0.0.1) pygmy goat named Kit-Kat was born. Here’s your Awwwww moment for the day…... - Oaklawn Farm Zoo On May 4th, the zoo announced that (0.0.5) Hereford/Berkshire pigs were born. Fun in the barn today with these Hereford/Berkshire piglets. Fresh shavings are so much fun to play with/in. . Did you capture any fun pictures on... | By Oaklawn Farm Zoo | Facebook On February 20th, the zoo announced that (0.0.2) common marmosets were born. Family is more than just blood… it’s... - Oaklawn Farm Zoo On May 16th, the zoo announced that (0.0.3) red-necked wallabies were born. Sorry for the late post… Facebook... - Oaklawn Farm Zoo
The zoo is closed for good. They will not be opening for the 2024 season as the owners have decided its time to retire and no one stepped up to buy it or take over. New homes have been found for all of the animals. https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/nova...s-doors-after-4-decades-in-business-1.7069527
I presume they will mostly go to Canadian Institutions, although no clear indication of where they are going eh? That now leaves just Magnetic Hill Zoo and Shubenacadie Wildlife park in the Maritimes. I have no concerns around Magnetic Hill's future. Shubenacadie is Government run, so hopefully won't face the same issues, but hard to say.