The Grand Codroy Wildlife Taxidermy Park Is One Of A Kind.
The picturesque community of Grand Codroy is less than an hour from Port aux Basque ferry crossing. The Grand Codroy RV and Tent Camping Park (709-955-2520) is a perfect stop to and/or from the ferry. The sites at this park were so spacious and each was set among beautiful landscaping dotted with trees overlooking the peaceful Grand Codroy River and the vast surrounding spectacular valley.
Park owner, Alice Keeping, encouraged us to drive the scenic picturesque highway 406/407 Loop and to be sure we didn’t miss the one-of-a-kind exceptional Gra
nd Codroy Wildlife Park Museum and Petting Zoo. (709 955 2555 - $7.00). It is the largest Wildlife display of it's type in eastern Canada.
nd Codroy Wildlife Park Museum and Petting Zoo. (709 955 2555 - $7.00). It is the largest Wildlife display of it's type in eastern Canada.Follow the signs and be prepared for an outstanding experience that is so real it will amaze you. In July 2000 Rod Fudge opened his outstanding true-to-life display of taxidermy animals to the public. Over the years he had accumulated over 300 birds and animals mounted in creative settings – all displays were as a result of natural death – none as a result of hunting. His pride and joy is a huge 1500-pound moose in a forest was outstanding. It looked like the
one that was standing directly in front of us on the Trans-Canada highway (TCH).
one that was standing directly in front of us on the Trans-Canada highway (TCH).Natural habitant displays featured a caribou, a mother bear with two tiny cubs (the cubs were hit by a car), several wolves, a variety of cats, plus additional rare animals that lived and died in the wild. Another location featured beavers building a dam with huge fish swimming below. Numerous water animals, many fish along with an enormous selection of birds grace additiona
l presentations. Each ‘collective display’ was more magnificent than the previous.He also has an ever-expanding petting zoo of farm animal babies and their moms. The antics of these ‘young’ live animals bring a smile to your day.
l presentations. Each ‘collective display’ was more magnificent than the previous.He also has an ever-expanding petting zoo of farm animal babies and their moms. The antics of these ‘young’ live animals bring a smile to your day.Since a picture is worth a thousand words. Take a look at my RVLiving.net/Gallery pictures of this outstanding place. Best to view as a slid
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4 Comments:
We are planning to make this trip up 132 from Quebec City. Your comments were helpfel in planning what to do in Perce. Are there other things along Highway 132 that we shouldn't miss? We have Reford gardens, the windmill interpetive center and the house built with dovetailed joints.
By Marilyn, at June 2, 2007 5:06 PM
Sorry I meant to leave my e-mail lnmlink@aol.com if you have any ideas for Highway 132
By Marilyn, at June 2, 2007 5:07 PM
Maybe I'm old fashioned, but wouldn't it be nicer to see these magnificent animals alive? Were they killed by a "well meaning hunter", were they roadkill, or did a lucky taxidermist just happen upon them. Get real folks, let's stop killing God's creation!
By mdm, at June 3, 2007 8:50 PM
All the animals in this wonderful museum were killed by natural means. NONE of them were hunted. That is what makes this such a speial place.
Thanks for sharing. Peggi and John
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Reference highway 132. My comments may be too late. You have some great highlights featured. It has been a few years since we made this trip so I have no additional suggestions.
One point you should know is we turned at Gros Morne onto highway 198. We were surprised to discover this route had several extremely high hills with a lot of tight turns. So it was difficult to get a run at any of them. Enjoy your trip it is an awesome route. Travel safe Peggi and JOhn
By rvliving, at July 2, 2007 6:35 PM
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