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Ocelot Joins the Zoo Family
There is a new arrival at the Brandywine Zoo. Staff and visitors alike are welcoming their newest resident, Ramon, an 18-month-old male Brazilian ocelot. In quarantine since his arrival on June 21, he is now in his enclosure and able to meet zoo visitors.
The small spotted cat comes to the zoo from the Franklin Park Zoo in Boston, which was looking for a new home for Ramon after he reached maturity.
Ocelots are primarily nocturnal except in captivity and prefer to live a solitary lifestyle.
Ramon will live by himself in an environment that features lots of tree branches and shade, and numerous shelves on which to lie.
"He's a shy cat who likes to have objects to hide behind," said Zoo Director Nancy Falasco. "We're pleased that the Franklin Park Zoo was able to make Ramon available to us and we're delighted to welcome him to the Brandywine Zoo."
Due to habitat destruction, ocelots are considered an endangered species. Ocelots are included in the Species Survival Program. The Brandywine Zoo is a participant in this program.
Learn more about Ocelots.
For more technical information about the AZA Species Survival Plan click here.
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