Granby Zoo

• Over 100 zoo workers walk off job in Granby, Que., citing slow collective agreement negotiations

  Among the points of dispute are access to positions based on seniority and seasonal employment status. The union says its pressure tactics will not have an impact on the animals.

  Canada

  Jul 9, 2024
  
• Canadian zoo examined animal behaviour during total solar eclipse

  The zoo collected data on a wide range of species, including some that are typically active during the day and others that tend to be more nocturnal.

  Canada

  Apr 14, 2024
  
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• Anxious or oblivious? Canadian zoo studying behaviour of animals during eclipse

  Staff at the Granby Zoo outside Montreal and the Fort Worth Zoo in Texas are participating in a study on how animals react to an eclipse.

  Canada

  Apr 5, 2024
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• Quebec zoo to move elephants to new home as senator puts forth bill to ban captivity

  Several zoos have signed on in support of the bill including the Toronto Zoo, the Calgary Zoo, the Granby Zoo, the Assiniboine Park Zoo and the Montreal Biodome.

  Canada

  Mar 22, 2022
• Quebec’s Granby Zoo video shows endangered newborn leopard cubs days after birth

  Amur leopards are classified as being critically endangered by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN). 

  Canada

  Mar 9, 2021
• Montreal Ecomuseum reopens for first time in nearly 4 months amid coronavirus pandemic

  The West Island Ecomuseum opened its doors to the public Friday for the first time in nearly four months amid the novel coronavirus pandemic.

  Canada

  Jun 26, 2020
• Granby Zoo asking for donations amid coronavirus pandemic

  The non-profit zoo has launched an online fundraising campaign as it struggles financially amid the global coronavirus pandemic.

  May 6, 2020
• Granby Zoo raises $100,000 for Australia’s wildlife amid bushfires

  The fires that have been burning since September have put Australia's unique population of birds, reptiles and mammals such as koalas and kangaroos at risk.

  Environment

  Jan 17, 2020
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• Granby Zoo hoping to help Australian wildlife affected by wildfires

  Granby Zoo staff started an online fundraiser Wednesday to raise $20,000, but they got more than expected.

  Canada

  Jan 9, 2020
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• Granby Zoo welcomes newest African elephant, Thandi

  Thandi, a 28-year-old female, has been brought in to breed with Tutume, a 20-year-old male, with zoo officials noting her "excellent genetic background."

  Canada

  Sep 18, 2019