Dazzle of zebras arrives at Saskatoon’s zoo

The Saskatoon Forestry Farm Park and Zoo is getting a dazzle of new stripes.

Earlier this week, five zebras arrived at the zoo and are currently in foster care.

“The Zoo was contacted by provincial officials regarding a herd of zebra that needed different accommodations,” zoo manager Jeff Mitchell said in a statement.

“As the only CAZA (Canada’s Accredited Zoos and Aquariums) facility in Saskatchewan, we knew we had the space, skills, and expertise to create a safe environment for these animals.”

According to the city, the animals were seized by conservation officers as part of an ongoing investigation under The Captive Wildlife Regulations.

The animals are currently in one of the facility’s three caribou habitats, which has an insulated and heated barn and an outdoor yard and pond for the zebras to use.

Mitchell said the zoo will be keeping a close eye on the zebras as they adapt to the new surroundings.

“Our primary concern is the comfort, health, safety, and well-being of these amazing animals,” Mitchell said.