Welcoming Meadow!

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Riverview Park and Zoo is excited to announce that we have a new North American River Otter! Meadow, a female otter, came to us from Calgary Zoo and is settling in well with our three male otters, Splish, Boldt, and Lawerence.

We are happy to report that Meadow has been adjusting well to living with the three male otters here at Riverview Park and Zoo. As a CAZA (Canadian Accredited Zoos and Aquariums) certified facility we have the opportunity to work with other accredited organizations, like Calgary Zoo, to maintain healthy populations. This is an important part of our Animal Welfare Strategy, and we are so grateful to the folks at Calgary Zoo for donating Meadow to our organization.

About Native North American River Otters

River Otters are a conservation success story! Here in Canada they have recovered from major declines in their population in the 1800’s, caused by over hunting for fur and poor water-quality. Since then, there have been huge efforts to protect our native River Otters. River Otter populations in Canada are now considered stable. They live in our local Otonabee River, so keep an eye out next time you are out exploring areas along the river.

Did You Know: River otters have the bite strength of a bear, to help them bite through the shells of crustaceans, such as mussels!

Adopt an Otter and learn more about them at: www.riverviewparkandzoo.ca/

Dawn Pond, Program Supervisor,

Riverview Park and Zoo

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