Video: Of The New Jaguar Enclosure at the Los Angeles Zoo
Jaguars are the top predators in the rainforest. Powerful, sleek, and graceful, they are a wonder to behold. Starting May 22, visitors to the L.A. Zoo can get a unique, up-close view of these stunning animals at an all-new habitat in the Rainforest of the Americas exhibit.
To celebrate the opening and provide guests with even more eye-popping views, we’ve invited chalk artist Ever Galvez to create a 3-D mural of the jaguars and other creatures of the Rainforest, for a one-of-a-kind photo opportunity that will be on view through the end of May.
A New Home in the Rainforest
Designed according to jaguars’ specific needs and natural behaviors, this new habitat combines state-of-the-art technology with naturalistic landscaping. Built on a hillside at Rainforest of the Americas’ north end, it includes a waterfall and pool (jaguars are among of the few types of cat that don’t avoid water), as well as climbing trees and tall grasses, adjacent to an 1,800 square-foot animal holding area that provides an off-exhibit retreat for male Kaloa and female/male pair Johar and Stewie. As solitary creatures, Jaguars prefer to be alone when not courting, mating, or caring for young.
To celebrate the opening and provide guests with even more eye-popping views, we’ve invited chalk artist Ever Galvez to create a 3-D mural of the jaguars and other creatures of the Rainforest, for a one-of-a-kind photo opportunity that will be on view through the end of May.
A New Home in the Rainforest
Designed according to jaguars’ specific needs and natural behaviors, this new habitat combines state-of-the-art technology with naturalistic landscaping. Built on a hillside at Rainforest of the Americas’ north end, it includes a waterfall and pool (jaguars are among of the few types of cat that don’t avoid water), as well as climbing trees and tall grasses, adjacent to an 1,800 square-foot animal holding area that provides an off-exhibit retreat for male Kaloa and female/male pair Johar and Stewie. As solitary creatures, Jaguars prefer to be alone when not courting, mating, or caring for young.