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Fragile Grace: Understanding Metabolic Bone Disease in Captive Wild Cats

Ask someone to describe their favorite wild cat and they’ll usually use words like, “strong”, “agile”, “elusive”, and “graceful”. Wild cats are renowned for their ability to stalk silently over leaf-strewn jungle floors, snow-covered cliffs, treetop branches, and shifting sands. In their natural habitats, wild cats rely on their physical strength and flexibility to becomeContinue reading →

Avian Flu Close To Home

Cases of Avian Flu have been reported close to home, and we want our supporters, friends, and family to be assured we are taking every precaution possible to keep our cats and staff safe. What is Avian Flu? Avian Influenza, sometimes called Bird Flu, has been around in domestic and wild bird populations for decades. However, the recentContinue reading →

The Reality of White Tigers

White Tigers: Understanding the Reality White tigers capture our imagination with their striking appearance, but there are important scientific and ethical considerations we should understand about these animals.