Barbary Sheep Ammotragus lervia

Animals in our sanctuary

Itjane

Date of birth

01-01-2014

Date taken in

11-06-2020

Itjane comes from an animal park that closed its doors in 2020 due to the measures taken during the corona crisis. During that period, many zoos worldwide went under and suddenly hundreds of animals had to be taken in. Also here in De Zonnegloed we had a hard time, but still, according to our possibilities and capacity, we did everything we could to take care of several animals in distress. Itjane and five other Barbary sheep found a permanent home here; free from the danger of being euthanised.

Khamssa

Date of birth

01-01-2019

Date taken in

11-06-2020

Khamssa comes from an animal park that closed its doors in 2020 due to the measures taken during the corona crisis. Not because of bankruptcy, but because the park didn't make enough profit. During that period, many zoos worldwide went under and suddenly hundreds of animals had to be taken in. Also here in De Zonnegloed we had a hard time, but still, according to our possibilities and capacity, we did everything we could to take care of several animals in distress. Khamssa and five other Barbary sheep found a permanent home here; free from the danger of being euthanised.

Tlata

Date of birth

01-01-2015

Date taken in

11-06-2020

Tlata comes from an animal park that closed its doors in 2020 due to the measures taken during the corona crisis. Not because of bankruptcy, but because the park didn't make enough profit. During that period, many zoos worldwide went under and suddenly hundreds of animals had to be taken in. Also here in De Zonnegloed we had a hard time, but still, according to our possibilities and capacity, we did everything we could to take care of several animals in distress. Tlata and five other Barbary sheep found a permanent home here; free from the danger of being euthanised.

Rabaa

Date of birth

01-01-2019

Date taken in

11-06-2020

Rabaa comes from an animal park that closed its doors in 2020 due to the measures taken during the corona crisis. Not because of bankruptcy, but because the park didn't make enough profit. During that period, many zoos worldwide went under and suddenly hundreds of animals had to be taken in. Also here in De Zonnegloed we had a hard time, but still, according to our possibilities and capacity, we did everything we could to take care of several animals in distress. Rabaa and five other Barbary sheep found a permanent home here; free from the danger of being euthanised.

Where does he feel at his best?

The male sheep prefers dry rocky areas such as mountains, valleys and high plains.

What does he like to eat?

Grasses, herbs, twigs and leaves

Fun fact

They can jump very high. From a standstill they can jump over an obstacle of 2m!