The World Association of Zoos and Aquariums (WAZA) is delighted to welcome a new Institution Member to the global zoo and aquarium community – Zoo Sauvage de St-Félicien. 

Located in Québec, Canada, Zoo Sauvage de St-Félicien was established in 2005 and is a member of Canada’s Accredited Zoos and Aquariums (CAZA) as well as Species360. The zoo is home to 105 birds across 27 species, 304 mammals from 43 species and 14 reptiles from 5 species. 

‘WAZA is thrilled to have Zoo Sauvage de St-Félicien as its new member. Their focus on conservation education and animal welfare is immensely valuable for us. We look forward to learning more from their experiences’, said WAZA CEO Martín Zordan. 

The zoo’s mission is to help people develop a love of nature so that they may be inspired  to protect it. Thus, they aim to introduce a wide variety of species to their visitors with animal welfare at the heart of their vision, combined with conservation, education, research and visitors’ wellbeing. 

David Pagé, Director, Conservation and Education, Zoo Sauvage de St-Félicien said, ‘We are extremely proud that WAZA has recognised the Zoo Sauvage de St-Félicien’s quality standards. We look forward to cooperating with other institutions dedicated to the care and conservation of animals.’

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