Saskatchewan government to help pay for care of zebras seized from rural property
CTV
The Saskatchewan government is to spend $120,000 for the care of five zebras seized from a rural property in June.
The Saskatchewan government is to spend $120,000 for the care of five zebras seized from a rural property in June.
An order made public last week says the money is to help the Saskatoon Forestry Farm Park and Zoo provide care and maintenance for the animals.
Provincial conservation officers seized the zebras in June from a rural property near Candiac, Sask., located east of Regina.
Nicholas Hazell has been charged with several wildlife offences, including importing, possessing and holding the zebras captive without required licences.
Hazell is scheduled to appear in Indian Head provincial court on Nov. 7.
The province declined to comment further, saying the matter is before the courts.
The Saskatoon Forestry Farm Park and Zoo said it was contacted by provincial officials looking to find different accommodations for the zebras.
