Ocelot

Meet the Cats!
Ocelot
Ocelot
(Leopardus pardalis) 

Listed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, Ocelots are found in Central and South America. While they used to inhabit the southern portion of North America, primarily Texas, it is estimated up to 100 may survive in the  protected forest regions around the Rio Grande. Similar to the jaguar,  they are still numerous in the Amazon basin, and declining in the rest  of their range throughout Central and South America.  Between 1980 and  1984 the number of pelts on the world fur market declined from over  30,000 to 4,000.  Their populations are affected by habitat destruction,  hunting for their pelts, and the black market pet trade. In the 1960’s  they were popular as housepets, many of which were captured as wild cubs  when the poachers killed the mothers.
Rico

Sex: Male
Born: May 19 2003
Arrived at EFBC: June 2003
Fun Fact: 
Favorite Enrichment:  Cardboard boxes, goldfish, corrugated cardboard, spagetti squash
Wishlist item: Cardboard Scratchers
Hours:

NEW OPERATING HOURS: 10 am to 4 pm
We will now be open every day except Wednesdays and Sundays, unless we are closed due to government restrictions.

Private Tours & Behind the Scenes Tours are available (advance reservation necessary).

Admission:
General                $10
Children (3-12)     $5
2 and Under           Free
Seniors (60+)         $8
Veterans & Active
Military (With ID)    $8

Members & our Cat's Adoptive Parents
receive free admission


Recent Births &
Acquisitions:
  • Caracal arrived December 2020
  • Ocelot male and female arrived October 2020
  • Ocelot arrived July 2019
  • Serval arrived May 2019
  • Snow Leopard arrived May 2019

Upcoming Events:

Saturday, July 2, 2022 is our 4th of July Party for the cats! Join us for themed enrichments and treats! Celebration starts at 12pm!