The Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens announced that cougar siblings Takoda and Juniper have been placed on exhibit for public viewing. The brother‑and‑sister pair arrived at the zoo in June after being found orphaned in South Dakota at two to three weeks old. Because they were too young to survive in the wild, the cubs were classified as non‑releasable and transferred to the zoo for specialized care.
Takoda, a male with a silver‑toned coat, and Juniper, a female with a golden‑toned coat, now share a habitat where visitors can observe them up close. The exhibit provides an opportunity for guests to learn about western cougars, which are native to North, Central and South America and rank among the largest wild cats in the Americas.
Press release issued by Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens:
https://www.centralfloridazoo.org/central-florida-zoos-cougar-cub-siblings-make-public-debut-on-habitat/
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