Sadly, officials believe that the cubs’ mother was struck by a car. Both cubs have already received their exit exams, where Oakland Zoo vet staff confirm they are healthy and ready for the big move.

On Sunday, California Department of Fish and Wildlife brought 3 orphaned mountain lion cubs to Oakland Zoo’s vet hospital. The trio, estimated to be about 3 months old, were found in Portola Valley.

The cubs were born in early May to Nya, a female cheetah from Southwick’s Zoo and part of the Zoological Association of America’s Animal Management Program, according to a community announcement.

The cubs were born in early May to Nya, a female cheetah from Southwick’s Zoo and part of the Zoological Association of America’s Animal Management Program, according to a community announcement.

Five cheetah cubs were born on May 5, 2025, at the St. Louis Zoo. They were the first successful cheetah births at the zoo in more than seven years. Photo by Kelsey Thompson, St. Louis Zoo ...

The litter of cubs was born to first time mom, 4-year-old Cora, and 8-year-old Vader, according to zoo officials. The two came to the zoo in 2024 and 2022, respectively, and were paired for breeding.

The Detroit Zoo's red panda twins, Patti and Ponya, have been moved to the Akron Zoo in Ohio and Beardsley Zoo in Connecticut, respectively.

ST. LOUIS — There are five new members of the Saint Louis Zoo community. Mother Cora gave birth to five cheetah cubs on May 5. The babies, known as "Cora's Quints," are bonding with their mother ...

MENDON ― Southwick's Zoo has triple the reason to celebrate after the birth of three cheetah cubs. The trio are healthy and thriving under the care of the zoo's animal expert team.

Violeta the adorable spider monkey has come out of quarantine at the Oakland Zoo. Watch her play!

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