Posted by: Rebecca Whitham, Communications
The time has finally come...
The ocelot kittens are out on public view!
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Want to see Novia and Corisandra climbing and jumping around for yourself? Aim to visit the Tropical Rain Forest building around 2-3 pm when they are typically at their most active. Of course, viewing hours may vary as the young cats adjust to their new surroundings.
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If you'll remember, the mother and kittens (pictured together above) have remained off public exhibit since birth to allow for continued nursing and bonding in a quiet environment. In preparation for the kittens’ move to the public exhibit, zookeepers have helped promote the necessary motor and exploratory skills for proper growth and development through off-exhibit climbing structures and a variety of enrichment activities.
Judging from how well they move around the exhibit now, that early enrichment sure has paid off!
Photos by Ryan Hawk.
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