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