Mountain View - Member Visits

News Highlights

October 11, 2008

Northern Spotted Owl Chick

We are very excited and pleased to announce that Mountain View Conservation Society has been successful in the hatching and rearing of a Northern Spotted Owl! The female owlet was born on May 28, 2008.

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October 2, 2008

Mountain View Conservation Society Receives Honors

At the Annual CAZA (Canadian Association of Zoos and Aquariums) in Granby Quebec on October 2, 2008, we received 2 prestigious awards.

The first was the Conservation Award which recognized our exceptional work with the Northern Spotted Owl.

The second, was Caza’s Outstanding Achievement award for our on-going work with the Oregon Spotted Frog.

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September 07, 2008

In July, three Mountain View staff traveled to Vancouver Island on to visit the Mount Washington marmot facility. In addition to having an opportunity to exchange information with their colleges, our staff had a very unique day.

CLICK HERE to read our Head Marmot Keeper Marguerite’s account of their visit.

September 07, 2008

Year of the Frog

We’ve been very busy with our Spotted Frog Program this year.

In May, government biologists came to Mountain View to speak with our staff and volunteers about the work being done and the great need to protect this very valuable species. While they were here, they weighed, measured and tagged those frogs that were too small to release last fall.
This month they will be back for another week to measure, weigh and tag the frogs raised this year, prior to their release into native habitats later in the fall.
We are also in the process of building a large frog habitat complete with native plants, where our tadpoles will live and grow every year, until they are ready to be released into the wild. We expect this new habitat to be fully operational in 2010.

September 07, 2008

Mountain View Gift Shop has unique Snare Art

Wire snares used in illegal poaching, are one of the major threats facing African Hunting Dogs. The Anti-Poaching team of the Painted Dog Project in Zimbabwe, collects the snares and gives them to nearby Iganyana Arts Centre. There, local skilled artisans fashion them into remarkable works of art. Mountain View is proud to offer these pieces for sale to the public. A portion of all proceeds goes back to Zimbabwe to help raise awareness as well as funds, to further support anti-poaching efforts.

To see Snare Art click on the "Shop" tab above.

September 07, 2008

New Species

What’s tiny, brown and hard to see? A Pygmy Slow Loris! Measuring 18-21 cm and weighing approximately 1 lb, these remarkable little creatures now call Mountain View home. When curled up in a ball, they are so small that our Manager, Vince says they can be hard to see. “When they first arrived and I looked in their container filled with bedding material, I didn’t think anything else was in there!” Mountain View is now actively involved in a breeding program for these wonderful animals.

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Whatever the event, birthday or graduation, our animals are hoping you’ll include them. We make it easy to “adopt” an endangered species.

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MEMBER VISITS FOR INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES

As a member of the Mountain View Conservation Society you are entitled to an annual visit to our facility that includes a guided 2 hour tour. Mountain View is primarily a breeding and conservation facility, so the welfare of our animals is always our primary concern. As a result, we do not offer general admission to the facility.

We welcome guests, but reservations are required at least 48 hours in advance, as everything we do is geared to providing a quiet and stable environment for the animals. As a member, you are in for a very unique experience. Our member group tours are small, personal, educational and provide the opportunity to see our animals behaving naturally. Bring your camera and video camera. There will be lots to see.

To book a member visit you must first become a member.

Click here for the Individual membership form
Click here for the Family membership form
If are already a member click here to book a visit.

THE MOUNTAIN VIEW TOUR EXPERIENCE

Each tour is a narrated one and a half hour walk and ride on our tour tram through the conservation area. The tour allows you to see animals up-close in naturalistic environments. You’ll meet our dedicated and professional animal care team and have the opportunity to ask questions.
Guests are invited to bring a picnic lunch to enjoy on our beautiful grounds. Finish the day at the Mountain View Gift Shop. Shop for souvenirs to remind you of your visit and the animals. All gift shop proceeds go to fund Mountain View conservation and breeding projects.

BRING YOUR CAMERA AND DRESS FOR THE WEATHER

Also, be prepared for some light walking. Although you’ll ride in a tractor-pulled tram for some of the tour, a part of the tour is by foot. Remember, tours are conducted rain or shine, so bring appropriate gear and footwear.

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