Big Cats in Texas
Over 600 animals from around the world are located in Nelson Park. Featured are a variety of conservation programs, including Species Survival Plan programs for many big cats, including African Lion, Jaguar, and Ocelot.
- Bobcat
- Cougar
- Jaguar
- Lion
- Ocelot
- Bengal Tiger
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Founded in 1955, this big cat site is located in Thompson Park on 15 acres. It features over 45 species of animals.
- African Lion
- Bobcats
- Serval
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Located in the Hill Country just outside of the city, this Big Cat spot is home to more than 300 animals representing over 100 different species. It places emphasis on big cat conservation, and has many species on exhibit.
- African Lion
- Bengal Tiger
- Cougar
- Jaguar
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This wildlife enclosure is located in Tyler. It has an 'African Savanna' exhibit, which features big cats.
- African Lion
- Cheetah
- Leopard
- Serval
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Cameron Park is located on 52 acres in Waco. It houses more than 1,731 animals, representing 300 species. Cameron Park
emphasizes conservation and participates in the Species Survival Plan.
- Cougar
- Jaguar
- Sumatran Tiger
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Texas' largest zoo is located on 106 acres. It participates in the Species Survival Plan to help breed and preserve Sumatran Tigers and Indochinese Tigers. The big cats may be viewed in the 'Endangered Tiger Habitat' exhibit, which features heated rocks, water holes and enrichment activities and toys.
- Bobcat
- Cougar
- Ocelot
- Sumatran Tiger
- Indochinese Tiger
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Over 220 species of animals are nestled on 35 acres in El Paso. Exhibits include 'Animals of Africa,' which features African Lions, and 'Animals of Asia,' which displays endangered Malayan Tigers and Amur Leopards.
- African Lion
- Amur Leopard
- Malayan Tiger
- Ocelot
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Founded in 1909, Fort Worth is one of the oldest zoos in Texas. It currently houses close to 7,000 native and exotic animals. It features 12 permanent exhibits, including a 'Cheetah' exhibit and 'Asian Falls,' which is home to a pair of breeding Malayan Tigers.
- Cheetah
- Malayan Tiger
- White Tiger
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Dedicated to wildlife conservation, education and recreation, Houston features many big cat species in natural habitats. This Big Cat site renovated its Jaguar exhibit in 2011 to give the cats more space, a waterfall and a new pool.
- African Lion
- Malayan Tiger
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Founded in 1988 as nonprofit, IEAS provides a permanent home for big cats and other exotic animals that have been "abused, abandoned, neglected, confiscated, or previously owned by people unwilling or unable to provide for them," according to the IEAS website. At least 51 big cats currently reside at IEAS. They are provided with space, pools and houses.
- Amur Leopard
- Bengal Tiger
- Bobcat
- Cheetah
- Cougar
- Jaguar
- Leopard
- Lion
- Serval
- Siberian Tiger
- Snow Leopard
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This wildlife park is home to over 3,500 animals representing 600 species of animals on 56 acres. It places great emphasis on conservation and is involved in the Snow Leopard Trust. It also had big cats in the Survival Species Plan, including African Lions and Clouded Leopards.
- African Lion
- Cheetah
- Clouded Leopard
- Jaguar
- Ocelot
- Sumatran Tiger
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Located in Victoria, this organization offers many educational programs and events. It opened in 1976 and was designated 'The National Zoo of Texas' by the 68th Texas Legislature.
- Bobcat
- Lion
- Ocelot
- Tiger
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