Walrus Network recently posted that Point Defiance Zoo and Aquarium will be seeking to import Lakina and Balzac Notably the AZA wants no restrictions on breeding, given their genetic value to the Walrus SSP and the unfortunate losses of Uquq and Pakak in 2021.
Well to build off the above information, there was an announcement today that the Aquarium is phases out the walruses, and instead building new enclosures for sea otters and seals. The articles states the walrus will be phased out by the end of the year and then construction is to start in 2023 and last one year. It does not say specifically when or where the Walruses will be heading. Some renderings are below for those interested.
Other 2022 News: On April 11th, it was reported that the aquarium has abandoned its Marine Predator Pavillion project due to a re-evaluation putting the cost to $85 million, as the cost initially was $55 million. The decision was made in late February. https://www.journaldequebec.com/202...es-predateurs-abandonne-a-laquarium-du-quebec On August 16th, the aquarium announced that they successfully bred red devil cichlids. Nos bébés diables rouges! | À voir : des bébés diables rouges à l’Aquarium… trop mignons !!! Mais attention, malgré leur air angélique, les géniteurs peuvent se montrer agressifs... | By Aquarium du Québec | Facebook On September 6th, it was reported that their (2.1) Pacific walruses named Boris, Lakina, and Balzac will be transferred to separate facilities, with the last time anyone could publicly see them was October 2nd. https://www.tvanouvelles.ca/2022/09...ustachu-fait-ses-adieux-a-laquarium-de-quebec
This was not the last time they could be seen. You can go see them right now if you want. It was just when their walrus show ended.
On November 17th, it was announced that (1.1) Pacific walruses named Lakina and Balzac were transferred to the Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium in Washington. The aquarium announced that Boris will be transferred to a different facility separate from his offspring. https://www.facebook.com/video.php?v=2086910161492499 登录 Facebook
Any updates on walrus Boris? I believe the plan was to transfer him to another facility be end of 2022, but have not seen any updates. Hopefully to a breeding situation in the US, given he is a proven bull.
SWSD would be best given it’s a larger breeding group. Unfortunately I haven’t heard anything yet regarding him.
On February 2nd, 2023, the aquarium announced they temporarily acquired (1.2) Arctic foxes from Zoo Sauvage de Saint-Felicien in Quebec to host them for the winter. 登录 Facebook
Polar bear, Kinuk, had to be put under to do diagnostic tests when he began to show something was wrong. They arent sure what is wrong and are still awaiting test results but he seems to be recovering well and is back on exhibit. https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/mont...ransport-and-treat-young-polar-bear-1.6735280
The Aquarium announced today that Boris the walrus was successfully transfered to SeaWorld Abu Dhabi. After visiting him every year in the last two decades or so, I have to say I will miss him very much! Source (in French)
Piece of 2023 News Not Mentioned: On April 4th, the aquarium announced that they redid their red-bellied piranha exhibit. Aquarium du Québec
On August 10th, the aquarium announced they acquired (0.0.2+?) eastern newts which are now on exhibit. Découvrez nos tritons verts! | Nouveau à l’Aquarium : des tritons verts! Découvrez-les en compagnie de notre aquariste, Amélie. | By Aquarium du Québec | Facebook On September 17th, the aquarium announced they acquired a (0.1) giant Pacific octopus later named Kaya which is now on exhibit. Aidez-nous à trouver un nom à notre nouvelle pieuvre! | Nous avons une petite nouvelle à l’Aquarium… une pieuvre! Elle vient tout juste d’arriver dans son bassin, en compagnie des étoiles de mer tournesol et... | By Aquarium du Québec | Facebook C’est le moment de vous dévoiler le... - Aquarium du Québec On October 24th, the aquarium announced that a (0.0.1) cownose ray was born. Notre équipe de santé animale était à... - Aquarium du Québec
