Oakland Zoo rescued our resident mountain lions from different sites in California. They were all orphaned, likely due to car strike of the mother, or depredation killing.

Since 2017, Oakland Zoo has cared for more than 20 rescued mountain lions. A vast majority of these are orphaned cubs, often found malnourished and in poor health. These mountain lions are brought to Oakland Zoo by the California Department of Fish & Wildlife (CDFW).

Our resident mountain lions were rescued and found their forever home in Oakland Zoo’s large mountain lion habitat, filled with mature oak trees and a myriad of natural spaces to explore, climb, and lounge.

13 hours ago · The three adorable mountain lion cubs named Fern, Thistle and Spruce were believed to have been orphaned after their mother was killed by a car.

2 days ago · The Oakland Zoo last weekend rescued a trio of orphaned mountain lion cubs out of San Mateo County, according a news release Wednesday.

1 day ago · Three young mountain lion cubs that were found orphaned in San Mateo County are being treated at the Oakland Zoo after being rescued by the California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW).

Aug 7, 2024 · The Oakland Zoo said Wednesday it has a new orphaned mountain lion cub, which came into its care Monday. The 4-week-old cub was discovered in El Dorado County by a local resident.

15 hours ago · Three orphaned mountain lion cubs were brought to the Oakland Zoo for rehabilitation and care after their mother was believed to have been fatally struck by a car.

Aug 7, 2024 · Oakland Zoo’s newest rescued big cat is Briar, a 4-week-old mountain lion found in El Dorado County. (Oakland Zoo) Picture it: you’re minding your own business one day, taking a walk with a companion, when you stumble across a beautiful, wide-eyed little kitten. With no mama or sibling cats in sight, you’re faced with a conundrum.

2 days ago · This past Sunday, January 26th, the California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) brought three orphaned mountain lion cubs to Oakland Zoo for rehabilitation and care.