Oklahoma City zoo’s Cat Forest debuts newest baby

 
BY CARRIE COPPERNOLL
Published: November 15, 2008

Zookeepers didn’t know the ocelot at the Oklahoma City Zoo was pregnant until they found her cub.

The secretive mother, Pinga, gave birth to half-pound Joaquin on July 3, said Jonathan Reding , the Cat Forest/Lion Overlook supervisor. Ocelots are known for their secretive, protective nature.

The cub made his public debut this week.

Joaquin will be out on display in Cat Forest when the temperature i...


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