Heritage Park Zoological Sanctuary is welcoming two new Jaguars! It has been 15 years since the zoo lost Inca, a beloved Black Jaguar and longtime animal resident. We are now honored to provide sanctuary to “Notch,” a male Black Jaguar aged 1 ½ years, as well as “Tulio,” a Spotted Jaguar age 1 year. Both animals were surplus from another zoological institution and needed a permanent home. The animals are currently acclimating to their new exhibits and will be visible to the public on their own schedule. To make room for the new cats, “Gus,” the Black Bear has been moved to a larger exhibit and is exploring his new space as well.
The Jaguars arrival will help us celebrate our 35th anniversary as a 501(c)(3) non-profit animal sanctuary. We encourage you to visit HPZS and learn more about our mission. The zoo is open every day of the year and the current hours are 9am-5pm. This Saturday, May 20th, HPZS will be hosting an adult only event, After Dark at the Park, from 5:30pm-8:30pm and will be the first after hours opportunity to see the new animals. For more information on After Dark at the Park or to Pre-purchase your admission online visit www.heritageparkzoo.org. You can also call (928)778-4242.
Heritage Park Zoological Sanctuary is a local not-for-profit, 501 (c) (3) wildlife sanctuary and education facility dependent on our community for support. We are open to the public year-round and are available for educational out-reach programs on request. We also conduct conservation triage and rehabilitation to more than 300 injured wild animals every year.
