The Granby Zoo, located just east of Montreal, Quebec, opened its doors December 26 for the fourth year of their Winter Zoo program, where visitors can get the chance to observe the animals in the snow.
On the first day alone, the park hosted over 500 visitors who were amazed at the number of animals that venture outside in cold weather and how well they adapt. Amur tigers, snow leopards, Himalayan black bears, llamas, Andean condors, alpacas, red-crowned cranes, snow monkeys, camels and ostriches enjoy spending most of the day outside.
In the course of their exploration, visitors are welcomed inside several buildings to warm up, including:
- Elephants and Giraffes pavilion (open to the public in winter only),
- Afrika pavilion to say hello to the gorillas and explore
- Hippo River
- The Temple
- The Cave
- Discoveries Hut
From December 26 to January 4, 2011, the zoo will be open from 10 am to 5 pm, with an amazing Birds of Prey show on the hour daily from noon to 3 pm inclusive. Star performers include the bald eagle, great horned owl, saker falcon and red-tailed hawk, among others.