A confiscated tiger cub and bobcat under San Antonio Zoo's care now have new permanent homes. The tiger cub has been moved to Houston's Downtown Aquarium and the bobcat has been moved to the Center for Animal Research and Education, a sanctuary in Bridgeport, Texas.
The Bexar County Sherriff's Office confiscated the cats and brought them to the zoo on March 16, where they remained under the care of zoo veterinarians and animal care specialists. San Antonio Zoo frequently works with law enforcement, rescue organizations, and sanctuaries when animals are illegally trafficked or kept as pets.
"Our staff worked incredibly hard to improve the health of both cats while they were in our care," said Tim Morrow, President & CEO of San Antonio Zoo. "We are honored to have assisted in this effort and to be the bridge to get these cats to their new homes and much improved lives."
Houston's Downtown Aquarium is accredited by the Association of Zoos & Aquariums, Zoological Associaton of America, and Humane Certified by American Humane. In December 2019, the aquarium opened a $4 million-dollar expansion of its indoor/outdoor tiger habitat in which the tiger cub will now call home along with their other Bengal Tigers.
Photo: San Antonio Zoo