Granby Zoo, Zoo in Granby, Canada
Granby Zoo is a zoological park in Granby, Quebec, holding more than 1,800 animals of some 230 species in sections devoted to Africa, Asia, South America and Oceania. Its entrance is marked by an arched sign reading "GRANBY ZOO" in red and gold capitals, framed with painted animal figures and set on cream-and-brown supports. Two pavilions with brown panels and grey shingled pyramidal roofs stand beside it, and a red-and-white flag flies from a tall pole behind the arch.
The facility was founded in 1953 by Mayor Pierre-Horace Boivin as a regional project. Over the decades, it expanded significantly to become one of Quebec's major tourist attractions with added amenities.
The facility offers educational programs that help visitors understand wildlife and conservation needs. Through observing animals from different regions, people learn how these creatures live in their natural worlds.
The site is expansive and requires several hours to explore thoroughly, so comfortable walking shoes are recommended. Visitors can choose which sections to prioritize based on their interests and available time.
The geodesic dome in the Asia section was designed by the same architect as Montreal's Biosphere. The zoo's animal registry has ranked among the top 25 of the 600 institutions in the International Species Inventory System. In 2018 the zoo hatched an Andean condor egg after several failed attempts, a first of its kind.
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