Animal Information

Working on an education program are the senoir trainer and a Royal White Bengal Tiger.

Two Canadian Lynx enjoy the spring time weather.

One Bobcat gives another afriendly face cleaning after dinner.

This Bobcat is curious about a unique enrichment: bird feathers in a block of ice.

Staff working with a Black Bear and Grizzly Bear cub out for a romp.

A Tiger & Lion share a Birthday treat of ice cream on a sugar cone.... Yummy!

This African Caracal is a bit camera shy. The name is Turkish meaning "Black Ears".

This is a Clouded Leopard. They are native to Southeast Asia and are extremely endangered. They derive their name from the clouded pattern in their coat.

This Asian Leopard has a real thing for this tree stump in her habitat.

This rare North Chinese Leopard takes a moment in the sun.

Leopards can also have a very dark brown coat which hides the spots seen here. They are often referred to as "Black Panthers".

Here is an example of the very dark brown fur hiding the spots. They are faintly visible in bright sunlight.

An Asian Leopard keeping clean. Cats of all sizes spend a great deal of time grooming their fur, making them very clean animals.

A less than pleased look after being awakened from his nap. This Leopard enjoys resting during the day.

This is an animal not found in nature. Cat Tales took in this cat when she became homeless. She is a Liger. Her father was a Lion and her mother was a Tiger. If the parents are reversed she would be a Tigon.

A close up of the face of a Liger.

This African Lion enjoys his royal status as the King of Beast.

A formal movie star and MGM Lion is now retired at Cat Tales.

This is a scene from a Feature Film shot at Cat Tales. The staff built a "Russian Forest" for the movie.

Two Royal White Bengal Tigers enjoy a cool dip in the pool.

A Royal White Bengal Tiger debates how wet he wants to be.

Two friends take a few minutes to relax and enjoy each others company.

This Puma likes a high spot to view the activities of the day.

Not every cat likes their picture taken. This Puma would just as soon eat the camera as pose for it.

An African Serval is ready to pounce on another cat just out of the photo.

Raw meat placed in a pumpkin makes a great enrichment from the typical dinner for theis Serval.

One of the oldest know species of canines, this is a New Guinea Singing Dog. They have a howl with many tones which seem to sound as if the dog is singing. Usually only music to another Singing Dogs ears.

A Royal White Bengal Tiger is right at home in this snowy moment.

This Golden Bengal Tiger stands out much more with a fresh snowfall.

Humans aren't the only species that enjoy playing with a friend in the snow.

The Zoo Curator and one of the Royal White Bengal Tigers pose for a photo together.

A staff take a moment to inspect a female Bengal Tiger during the morning cleaning of her habitat.

A student gives a group of zoo guest a guided tour. There is a new tour every hour throughout the day.

A nice yawn before a "cat nap" for this Bengal Tiger.

Good rule to remember: never interrupt a Tiger during dinner.

A nice close look an an amazing creature.

A quick look at a Tiger's teeth. Checking for decay or plaque build-up. The key word here is quick!

A few minutes for a television crew to shoot a story about Cat Tales.

More time with the press; a good way to help inform the public about the Zoo.