On Wednesday, March 5, a team of animal care staff from the Lake Superior Zoo traveled to SeaQuest Roseville to assist with the removal of animals after their closure. Upon arrival, the SeaQuest staff escorted them to the habitats housing the animals set for transport. Many of these enclosures were smaller than what is recommended by care manuals from the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA) for appropriate wellbeing. Zoo staff transported nearly 200 animals to Duluth. A team from the Minnesota Zoo was also present, preparing the mammals, reptiles and fish they will be housing, for their journey home. “One of the great things about Zoos and Aquariums within AZA is that we are all on one big team. Each AZA Zoo has aligned missions and goals and when situations like these arise, it is a great time when we can collaborate and share our spaces and expertise at our various institutions,” said LSZoo’s Director of Animal Management and Facilities, Lizzy Larson. Zoo staff transported nearly 200 animals to Duluth. These animals will be given time to rest and become comfortable with their care teams. They are housed in quarantine spaces in the Willard Munger Animal Care Center (ACC). Once they have settled in we will begin veterinary exams and be able to more fully assess any necessary medical treatments and care. We have welcomed 172 budgies, golden conure, reticulated python, military macaw, Catalina macaw, 2 eclectus parrots (male and female) and a capybara. While a majority of these animals are behind the scenes in our animal care facility, the reticulated python is quarantining in our Griggs Learning Center where he can be seen by guests at this time. The Lake Superior Zoo is raising funds to provide necessary veterinary care for these animals. Those interested in supporting the animals rescued from SeaQuest Roseville can find information to donate on our website at lszoo.org or by following this link:https://lnkd.in/gsdhSBEV
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