Near Toulouse. Birth of two Oryx at the African Safari Zoo: 24 new baby animals to discover
By Laurent Derne
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the Baby boom recorded in recent months should make people happy. On the occasion of the spring holidays which start this Saturday, April 23, 2022 for schoolchildren in Toulouse and Occitanie, the African Safari Zoo presents its 24 baby animals.
A species extinct in the wild
Already provided, the crèche has been enriched in recent weeks by two newcomers: Aia and Mahdifemale and male Scimitar-horned Oryx, were born on February 28 and April 6 respectively. “Excellent news for this species listed as ‘extinct in the wild’. You can observe them in the park on foot,” promises the African Safari Zoo.
Children will be delighted to meet Louna, Lucio, Ange and Sora, four
Kids born this year and visible at the mini farm. Likewise four little wallabies
now come out of their mother’s pouch and discover their environment under the
watchful eyes of the dozen adults around them.
Patagonian hare, tasting baby porcupines…
The group of Patagonian Mara has also expanded with two cubs born on March 21. This
third largest rodent in the world coexists with Rheas in the park on foot.
also called “Patagonia hare”it will take a sense of
observation to see it!
There is also four epic baby pigs to discover: three males and one female born between February and March. A little tip for the observer? Meet every day at 4:30 p.m. to attend their tea party!
15 hectare safari
Two very small bits of cabbage are also to be observed in the aviary of the
Geoffroy’s marmoset. Finally, in the Safari, there will be five babies to observe in the car. A watusi female born April 19, and Four Lechwe born since January. They now spend in semi-freedom on the 15 hectares of the Safari.
Useful information : Open daily from 9:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Price: €20 per adult and €15 per child – On-site catering possible.
ATTENTION: In order to improve access to the park, the online booking is now mandatory
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