Peterborough Blogs
The Sulawesi Forest Turtles At Riverview Park & Zoo Are Adorable
/The Sulawesi Forest Turtles at the Riverview Park & Zoo are so cute. You can get a look at this critically-endangered species in their exhibit at the barn.
Joey Is The Cutest Thing Ever
/Thanks to Jim Moloney, Manager and Curator at Riverview Park and Zoo, for sending us this awesome picture of the Joey...
Here's the Joey back in May...
The Grafton Cougar Is Now In Quarantine At Riverview Park & Zoo
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Grafton cougar (photo: John Johnston)
The "Grafton cougar" that made national attention after it was spotted frequently roaming a rural neighbourhood in Grafton last week has found a new home for now—right here in Peterborough at the Riverview Park & Zoo.
The cougar was captured by MNR officials in a live trap, unharmed, Friday night and is now in quarantine at the zoo.
photo at Riverview Zoo via @reneeptbo on Twitter
Peterborough's Star Wars Kittens Are Growing Up And They're The Cutest Thing Ever
/Remember that story we told you in June about Ray and Jennifer Henderson saving a female cat—Leia, they called it—that subsequently gave birth to a bunch of kittens that the couple named after Star Wars characters (Ray and Jen are HUGE Star Wars fans)? (If you don't, here it is.) Well Chewie, Lando, Jango, Padme and Wicket (Ooia, unfortunately, passed away) are absolutely adorable. Check out these stunning photos from a J.Lee Photography photoshoot of the "Star Wars Kittens"...
With mom Leia
[photos via J. Lee Photography]
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Look: Here Are Baby Meerkats At Riverview Park & Zoo
/The babies are testing out their home at the Riverview Park & Zoo. And Mom is looking after them. Too cute!
[via Riverview Park & Zoo Facebook page]
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Help Find An Adorable Missing Conure Bird Named Peeka
/[UPDATE No. 2: Peeka has been found, and is safe back home. "I want to extend a GREAT BIG KUDOS TO Eric who is a Life Guard at Beavermead," says Chance, the owner, in an email. "He called me up and gave the info of the people that found Peeka and took him home... I'm so ecstatic that he's back home... It's amazing the amount of support that you all showed me...THANK YOU THANK YOU... HUGS."
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[UPDATE: A "Find Peeka" Facebook page has been set up]
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A Cinnamon Pineapple Conure bird named Peeka has gone missing around the Sydenham Road and River Road area. He has a green band around his left leg with the number hbs 14 p 047 on it, and he responds to his name. He will say his name—Peeka—twice as a reply. If you see Peeka, text Chance at the cell number 705.772.5329 right away.
Ruby The Bunny Isn't Camera Shy
/Ruby might just be the cutest bunny ever. Look at her here posing for the camera at the Riverview Park & Zoo...
[photos via Riverview Zoo Facebook page]
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18 Adorable Animal Pictures From The Riverview Park & Zoo
/Peterborough is an awesome place. Having one of the only free zoos in existence makes it even awesomer! If you have never been—or just haven’t been in a while—we suggest you go for a visit to the Riverview Park & Zoo. In case you still weren't sure, here's a sampling of the animal friends you’ll meet when you get there via photos supplied to us from the zoo! —Aaron Elliott
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This Picture Of A Bunny & A Duck In Peterborough Wins The Week
/A duck and a bunny fall in love...
Photo via Kate Wells on Twitter
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