Bobcat set to arrive Friday, December 13

Welcome to The Bobcat Blog created by the staff of the Micke Grove Zoo! This blog was created in celebration of the young male bobcat that will be arriving at the zoo on Friday, December 13!

Bobcat image courtesy of Arizona-Leisure.com

Linked to our website and Facebook, we plan to use this blog to share with Micke Grove Zoo supporters the adventures of both the staff and the cat.We will be sharing photos, anecdotes, progress, and announcements on this little guy as he adjusts to his new life at the Micke Grove Zoo. With his stage name open to those in our community that would like to donate significant funds to support him, the bobcat is a great addition to the zoo's collection of native and exotic wildlife.

Despite being the most common wildcat in North America, the bobcat is an elusive creature rarely seen in the wild. Bobcats are roughly twice the size of the average house cat, and are equipped with powerful legs, claws, and sharp teeth capable of taking down prey as large as deer. Named for their "bobbed" tails, bobcats have soft, spotted beige to grey fur coats. These coats made them popular targets for hunters and trappers in the early to mid-1900s.

Check back frequently for updates!