Panther Ridge Conservation Center Panther Ridge Conservation Center news & updates

SusScrofa

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Panther Ridge Conservation Center is a facility in Loxahatchee, FL that has several different feline species and can be visited via private tours.

On August 1, they announced a the addition of a 2 month old female Carpathian Lynx kitten, and are holding a contest to name her. Winners will get a chance to meet her up close.
Name the Carpathian Lynx kitten
 
Thanks for starting a news thread on this facility. It's gone under the radar for quite some time, but I visited at the beginning of 2020 and really liked the place. They do a lot of good work and I hope it gets more recognition in the future.

With the recent arrival of the lynx, this small cat park now holds 10 species.

Amur Leopard (Melanistic Variant)
Caracal
Cheetah
Clouded Leopard
Eurasian Lynx
Fishing Cat
Florida Panther
Jaguar
Ocelot
Serval
 
With the recent arrival of the lynx, this small cat park now holds 10 species.

Amur Leopard (Melanistic Variant)
Caracal
Cheetah
Clouded Leopard
Eurasian Lynx
Fishing Cat
Florida Panther
Jaguar
Ocelot
Serval

Their melanistic Amur leopard, Mischa, was part of a litter of 3 born to Mystique at Tanganyika Wildlife Park on April 13, 2021:

Tanganyika Wildlife Park Celebrates the Birth of Three Amur Leopards - the Most Endangered Big Cat Species in the World - Tanganyika Wildlife Park
 
On March 22nd, 2023, the center announced that a (0.1) clouded leopard named Peach was born on February 7th to parents Taj x Lura.

Meet our newest, adorable family member, Peach | By Panther Ridge Conservation Center | Facebook

On May 19th, it was reported that (0.1.2) clouded leopards were born on April 5th to parents Taj x Unknown. On July 8th, the center announced the name of one of the cubs, Leilani.

Endangered Clouded Leopard Cubs Born At Panther Ridge - Town-Crier Newspaper
Panther Ridge Conservation Center
Panther Ridge Conservation Center

On September 25th, the center announced that they acquired a (1.0) Carpathian lynx named Niko.

Panther Ridge Conservation Center

On October 28th, the center announced they acquired a (1.0) cougar which was later named Kai.

Introducing the newest arrival to Panther Ridge He will be making his debut at Twilight tonight! Name suggestions can be made with a donation tonight... | By Panther Ridge Conservation Center | Facebook
Panther Ridge Conservation Center
 
On March 22nd, 2024, the center announced that (1.1.4) clouded leopards named Bruce, Pearl, Ariel, Finnegan, Ripley, and Squirt were born on January 24th and February 2nd (Bruce & Pearl were born in January) to Taj x Lura and Taj x Malee, respectively*.

https://gotowncrier.com/2024/03/six-clouded-leopard-cubs-born-at-panther-ridge/
Panther Ridge Conservation Center

On August 3rd, the center announced that a (0.1) clouded leopard named Suki passed away at age 16 due to age-related issues.

Panther Ridge Conservation Center

On June 15th, 2025, the center announced they acquired (1.1) ocelots named Manolo and Evita which are now on display.

Panther Ridge Conservation Center

* Since this article, the center never mentioned Malees' births on their social media, so they either were transferred to another facility or passed away.
 
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