Our Lynx Kittens are Starting to Explore

Cheyenne Mountain Zoo welcomed three lynx kittens on May 8, 2013. Now they are six weeks old, their eyes are open (a beautiful bright blue!), and they are starting to explore their indoor den and off-exhibit outdoor space. Lucky for our guests, their off-exhibit outdoor habitat can be viewed from the grizzly bear tower bridge. To catch a glimpse of the kittens, stop where the grizzly bridge starts to bend and look down on your left-hand side (towards the city). There you will see the lynx building and the outside space where mother, Migina (mah-jee’-nah), is raising her three wee ones.

Magina is an excellent mother. She keeps a very close watch on her kittens and anyone who approaches her den. Recently, animal keepers were able to take a brief video of the kittens playing in their off-exhibit space. At six weeks old, they are still very small and aren't large enough to enjoy the freedom provided in the large lynx exhibit. However, you can see the kittens’ father, Kajika (kah-jee’-kah) there. When the kittens are ready for the larger habitat, we will make an announcement. For now, keep reading our blog for updates about them.