Zoo Sauvage de St-Félicien, Animal conservation center in Saint-Félicien, Canada
Zoo Sauvage de St-Félicien is an animal conservation center displaying wildlife from northern and central North America across approximately 200 acres of land in naturalistic settings. The different areas are designed so visitors can observe animals in conditions that closely resemble their natural habitats.
The facility was founded in 1960 on a former fox farm and gradually became a major center for animal conservation and research. Over the decades, the grounds expanded and the range of species cared for here grew steadily.
The facility serves as a place where visitors witness the importance of protecting northern wildlife firsthand. Educational programs here show how local communities and scientists work together to preserve boreal ecosystems.
Access to the grounds is available either on foot via a network of paths or by screened train traveling through large enclosures. Depending on weather and personal preference, visitors can choose between active exploration and relaxed viewing from the train.
The facility has built special pools for polar bears with underwater windows where you can watch them swim. This setup is one of the few ways to observe these animals from this perspective.
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