Orphaned mountain lion cubs find home at Cheyenne Mountain Zoo

Three six-week-old mountain lion cubs arrived at Cheyenne Mountain Zoo on Monday after being found in a den in Washington state.

The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife responded to a human-wildlife conflict that resulted in the cubs’ mother’s death. Experts then looked for a home for the cubs, knowing they couldn’t survive on their own in the wild.

This is the second litter of orphaned mountain lion cubs that Cheyenne Mountain Zoo has been able to help rescue. The first litter came to the zoo from Wyoming in 2006.

The two sisters and their brother are currently in quarantine and will receive vaccinations and veterinary checks.

Senior Lead Keeper in Rocky Mountain Wild Rebecca Zwicker, says the zoo is excited to provide a home for the playful cubs.

“These cubs will be ambassadors for their wild relatives, helping our guests learn about their species, their unique personalities and behaviors, their contributions to our ecosystem, and how we can live peacefully with them,” Zwicker said.

Guests will be able to view the new cubs in the coming weeks.