Brad Ramirez+FollowMeet Akron’s new mountain lion sisters!Akron Zoo just got a little wilder with the arrival of two mountain lion cubs, Ozette and Neah! These sisters, rescued as orphans from Washington’s Olympic Peninsula, are settling into their new home and will soon be greeting visitors in the former jaguar habitat. It’s the first time mountain lions have called the Akron Zoo home, and they’ll help teach us about their wild cousins and the challenges they face. Who else is excited to see them? What do you think about zoos taking in orphaned wildlife? #Travel #AkronZoo #MountainLions00Share
davisjames+FollowMeet Akron’s new mountain lion sisters!Akron Zoo just got a lot wilder—two mountain lion cubs, Ozette and Neah, are settling into their new home after being rescued as orphans in Washington. This is the first time mountain lions have ever lived at the Akron Zoo, and they’ll soon be taking over the old jaguar habitat. The sisters are named after spots on the Olympic Peninsula, connecting them to their roots. It’s a big moment for local wildlife lovers and a fresh chance to learn about these amazing cats. Who else is excited to see them when they make their debut? #Pets #AkronZoo #MountainLions00Share
Jacob Morgan+FollowMountain lion tragedy sparks debate in ColoradoColorado just saw its first fatal mountain lion attack in over 25 years, shaking up how locals think about wildlife safety and management. After the tragic loss of a Fort Collins hiker near Glen Haven, officials euthanized two lions, raising tough questions about balancing public safety and animal rights. Some argue that hunting policies might actually increase conflicts, while wildlife experts say managing these big cats is complicated and rooted in science. Encounters are rare, but the incident has everyone rethinking how we coexist with wildlife. How do you feel about the state’s approach to mountain lions? #Pets #ColoradoWildlife #MountainLions01Share
Alexander Thomas+FollowMeet Akron’s newest wild residents!Two orphaned mountain lion cubs, Ozette and Neah, just found a forever home at the Akron Zoo. This is the first time the zoo has ever cared for mountain lions, and the sisters are already settling in behind the scenes. Soon, they’ll move into the old jaguar habitat and become ambassadors for their species. Imagine seeing these powerful cats up close right here in Akron! What do you think about the zoo stepping up to help wildlife like this? Would you visit to support their new mission? #Travel #AkronZoo #MountainLions20Share
Jamie Watson+FollowMeet Akron’s new mountain lion sisters!Akron just got a little wilder—two rescued mountain lion cubs, Ozette and Neah, are settling into their new home at the Akron Zoo. These sisters, originally found abandoned in Washington state, are the first of their kind at the zoo and will soon be greeting visitors from the former jaguar habitat. It’s not every day our city welcomes such rare and adorable new residents! Can you imagine seeing these playful cubs up close? Their arrival is a big step for wildlife conservation here. Who’s excited to visit and support their new start? #Travel #AkronZoo #MountainLions20Share