Jaguar - Black& Spotted
The jaguar, a compact and well-muscled animal, is the largest cat in the New World and the largest carnivorous mammal in Central and South America. Weights are normally in the range of 56–96 kg (124–211 lb). Females are typically 10–20% smaller than males. The length, from the nose to the base of the tail, of the cats varies from 1.2 to 1.95 m (3.9 to 6.4 ft). Their tails are the shortest of any big cat, at 45 to 75 cm (18 to 30 in) in length. The jaguar stands 63 to 76 cm (25 to 30 in) tall at the shoulders.
A melanistic jaguar is a color morph which occurs at about 6% frequency in populations.
Color morphism occurs in the species. A near-black melanistic form occurs regularly. Jaguars with melanism appear entirely black, although their spots are still visible on close examination.
The black morph is less common than the spotted form but, at about six percent of the population, it is several orders of magnitude above the rate of mutation. Hence, it is being supported by selection. Some evidence indicates the melanism allele is dominant.
Melanistic jaguars are informally known as black panthers, but (as with all forms of polymorphism) they do not form a separate species.
Extremely rare albino individuals, sometimes called white panthers, also occur among jaguars, as with the other big cats. As usual with albinos in the wild, selection keeps the frequency close to the rate of mutation.
- Jaguars are solitary in the wild
- Very powerful cats
- South America
- Only two cats on the property we can’t handle hands on as they were raised by their own parents in captivity. This instance is quite rare as their mothers had the maternal instinct of a wild jaguar and cared for her cubs.
- They’re really good swimmers. They’ve been known to swim across the Panama Canal
- They hunt along rivers eating deer, fish, even turtles.
- Very thick skulls.
- Biggest cats in the new world (The Americas)
Lifespan In Capacity: Approximately 23 years
Lifespan In The Wild: 12-15 years
Its present range extends from Mexico, through Central America and into South America, including much of Amazonian Brazil. The countries included in this range are Argentina, Belize, Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Costa Rica (particularly on the Osa Peninsula), Ecuador, French Guiana, Guatemala, Guyana, Honduras, Mexico, Nicaragua, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, Suriname, the United States and Venezuela. The jaguar is now extinct in El Salvador and Uruguay. The habitat of the cat includes the rain forests of South and Central America, open, seasonally flooded wetlands, and dry grassland terrain. Of these habitats, the jaguar much prefers dense forest; the cat has lost range most rapidly in regions of drier habitat, such as the Argentinian pampas, the arid grasslands of Mexico, and the southwestern United States. The cat will range across tropical, subtropical, and dry deciduous forests. The jaguar is strongly associated with water, and it often prefers to live by rivers, swamps, and in dense rainforest with thick cover for stalking prey.
The jaguar is an obligate carnivore, feeding only on meat. It is an opportunistic hunter and its diet encompasses at least 87 species. The jaguar can take virtually any terrestrial or riparian vertebrate found in Central or South America, with a preference for large prey. The jaguar is more of a dietary generalist that its Old World cousins: the American tropics have a high diversity of small animals but relatively low populations and diversity of the large ungulates which this genus favors. They regularly take adult caimans, deer, capybaras, tapirs, peccaries, dogs, foxes, and sometimes even anacondas. However, the cat will eat any small species that can be caught, including frogs, mice, birds, fish, sloths, monkeys, and turtles.
Jaguar - Black & White
The jaguar, a compact and well-muscled animal, is the largest cat in the New World and the largest carnivorous mammal in Central and South America. Weights are normally in the range of 56–96 kg (124–211 lb). Females are typically 10–20% smaller than males. The length, from the nose to the base of the tail, of the cats varies from 1.2 to 1.95 m (3.9 to 6.4 ft). Their tails are the shortest of any big cat, at 45 to 75 cm (18 to 30 in) in length. The jaguar stands 63 to 76 cm (25 to 30 in) tall at the shoulders.
A melanistic jaguar is a color morph which occurs at about 6% frequency in populations.
Color morphism occurs in the species. A near-black melanistic form occurs regularly. Jaguars with melanism appear entirely black, although their spots are still visible on close examination.
The black morph is less common than the spotted form but, at about six percent of the population, it is several orders of magnitude above the rate of mutation. Hence, it is being supported by selection. Some evidence indicates the melanism allele is dominant.
Melanistic jaguars are informally known as black panthers, but (as with all forms of polymorphism) they do not form a separate species.
Extremely rare albino individuals, sometimes called white panthers, also occur among jaguars, as with the other big cats. As usual with albinos in the wild, selection keeps the frequency close to the rate of mutation.
- Jaguars are solitary in the wild
- Very powerful cats
- South America
- Only two cats on the property we can’t handle hands on as they were raised by their own parents in captivity. This instance is quite rare as their mothers had the maternal instinct of a wild jaguar and cared for her cubs.
- They’re really good swimmers. They’ve been known to swim across the Panama Canal
- They hunt along rivers eating deer, fish, even turtles.
- Very thick skulls.
- Biggest cats in the new world (The Americas)
Lifespan In Capacity: Approximately 23 years
Lifespan In The Wild: 12-15 years
Its present range extends from Mexico, through Central America and into South America, including much of Amazonian Brazil. The countries included in this range are Argentina, Belize, Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Costa Rica (particularly on the Osa Peninsula), Ecuador, French Guiana, Guatemala, Guyana, Honduras, Mexico, Nicaragua, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, Suriname, the United States and Venezuela. The jaguar is now extinct in El Salvador and Uruguay. The habitat of the cat includes the rain forests of South and Central America, open, seasonally flooded wetlands, and dry grassland terrain. Of these habitats, the jaguar much prefers dense forest; the cat has lost range most rapidly in regions of drier habitat, such as the Argentinian pampas, the arid grasslands of Mexico, and the southwestern United States. The cat will range across tropical, subtropical, and dry deciduous forests. The jaguar is strongly associated with water, and it often prefers to live by rivers, swamps, and in dense rainforest with thick cover for stalking prey.
The jaguar is an obligate carnivore, feeding only on meat. It is an opportunistic hunter and its diet encompasses at least 87 species. The jaguar can take virtually any terrestrial or riparian vertebrate found in Central or South America, with a preference for large prey. The jaguar is more of a dietary generalist that its Old World cousins: the American tropics have a high diversity of small animals but relatively low populations and diversity of the large ungulates which this genus favors. They regularly take adult caimans, deer, capybaras, tapirs, peccaries, dogs, foxes, and sometimes even anacondas. However, the cat will eat any small species that can be caught, including frogs, mice, birds, fish, sloths, monkeys, and turtles.
Jaguar - Black & White
The jaguar, a compact and well-muscled animal, is the largest cat in the New World and the largest carnivorous mammal in Central and South America. Weights are normally in the range of 56–96 kg (124–211 lb). Females are typically 10–20% smaller than males. The length, from the nose to the base of the tail, of the cats varies from 1.2 to 1.95 m (3.9 to 6.4 ft). Their tails are the shortest of any big cat, at 45 to 75 cm (18 to 30 in) in length. The jaguar stands 63 to 76 cm (25 to 30 in) tall at the shoulders.
A melanistic jaguar is a color morph which occurs at about 6% frequency in populations.
Color morphism occurs in the species. A near-black melanistic form occurs regularly. Jaguars with melanism appear entirely black, although their spots are still visible on close examination.
The black morph is less common than the spotted form but, at about six percent of the population, it is several orders of magnitude above the rate of mutation. Hence, it is being supported by selection. Some evidence indicates the melanism allele is dominant.
Melanistic jaguars are informally known as black panthers, but (as with all forms of polymorphism) they do not form a separate species.
Extremely rare albino individuals, sometimes called white panthers, also occur among jaguars, as with the other big cats. As usual with albinos in the wild, selection keeps the frequency close to the rate of mutation.
- Jaguars are solitary in the wild
- Very powerful cats
- South America
- Only two cats on the property we can’t handle hands on as they were raised by their own parents in captivity. This instance is quite rare as their mothers had the maternal instinct of a wild jaguar and cared for her cubs.
- They’re really good swimmers. They’ve been known to swim across the Panama Canal
- They hunt along rivers eating deer, fish, even turtles.
- Very thick skulls.
- Biggest cats in the new world (The Americas)
Lifespan In Capacity: Approximately 23 years
Lifespan In The Wild: 12-15 years
Its present range extends from Mexico, through Central America and into South America, including much of Amazonian Brazil. The countries included in this range are Argentina, Belize, Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Costa Rica (particularly on the Osa Peninsula), Ecuador, French Guiana, Guatemala, Guyana, Honduras, Mexico, Nicaragua, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, Suriname, the United States and Venezuela. The jaguar is now extinct in El Salvador and Uruguay. The habitat of the cat includes the rain forests of South and Central America, open, seasonally flooded wetlands, and dry grassland terrain. Of these habitats, the jaguar much prefers dense forest; the cat has lost range most rapidly in regions of drier habitat, such as the Argentinian pampas, the arid grasslands of Mexico, and the southwestern United States. The cat will range across tropical, subtropical, and dry deciduous forests. The jaguar is strongly associated with water, and it often prefers to live by rivers, swamps, and in dense rainforest with thick cover for stalking prey.
The jaguar is an obligate carnivore, feeding only on meat. It is an opportunistic hunter and its diet encompasses at least 87 species. The jaguar can take virtually any terrestrial or riparian vertebrate found in Central or South America, with a preference for large prey. The jaguar is more of a dietary generalist that its Old World cousins: the American tropics have a high diversity of small animals but relatively low populations and diversity of the large ungulates which this genus favors. They regularly take adult caimans, deer, capybaras, tapirs, peccaries, dogs, foxes, and sometimes even anacondas. However, the cat will eat any small species that can be caught, including frogs, mice, birds, fish, sloths, monkeys, and turtles.
ZWF Tour Details
Important, Need-To-Know Information About Our ToursEncounter our animal ambassadors for a once in a lifetime experience!
- Our tours are conducted Monday through Sunday between 8:30 am – 6:00 pm* (BY RESERVATION ONLY).
- Office hours are Monday through Sunday between 8:30 am – 6:00 pm.
- All tours must be pre-booked at least 24 hours in advance.
- All packages are transferable upon request.
- All photos taken during the photo opportunity & encounter packages are to be taken with guest cameras.
- Only minors of 17 years of age may take a tour without any adult supervision. In order to take the tour, they will need to present a waiver signed by their legal guardian/parent along with a valid photo ID. If you need a waiver, please contact us via email or by phone.
- Children under 17 years old must be accompanied by a paying parent or legal guardian at all times.
- For some animal encounters and photo opportunities, children’s minimum age requirements are subject to change based on the age and growth of our felines and other animals
- Please be advised that there will be a late fee added for those that are late for their scheduled tour. The charge is $15.00 per reservation.
- All tours must be reserved in advanced and require completed releases and waivers.
-
The animals we offer for interaction vary on their health & character at the time of the encounter. All animal encounters are available for a limited time due to the size or temperament of the animal.
- Any guests that purchase their tickets with a credit or debit card will need to show their driver's license/ state identification card and credit card for proof of purchase. If you purchase tickets as a gift for another guest you will need to email this information to our booking office to transfer the purchase. If purchase is made with cash we do not need proof of identification.
- Guests must provide a valid driver’s license (or identification) upon arrival at the facility. The name on the ID must match the invoice/reservation name. Guests will not be allowed to attend their tour without a valid id. Please contact 305-969-3696 with any questions.
- 20% discount for: Senior citizens, healthcare providers, law enforcement, firefighters, military veterans & on active duty, college students & people with disabilities. Please call the office for booking. This discount cannot be combined with any other offers. DISCOUNT DOES NOT APPLY TO GENERAL WILDLIFE EXPERIENCE.
-
No refunds! All activities are final sale.
-
If for any reason the client decides to cancel their scheduled activity, we will always proceed to issue a CERTIFICATE with the total amount paid available to be used at any time that the client wishes.
-
All proceeds from the activities at the park is what allow us to provide guests with this wonderful experience and the care of all our wild animal friends.
-
Please Note: some animals may not be available do to their size and temperament at the time of your visit. If there is a specific animal encounter you scheduled your visit around, please call our booking office at 305-969-3696 to check their status before scheduling your visit.
Blackout dates apply for all Book Anytime, Any Day activities. Please see below for the list of blackout dates.
- Halloween (10/31)
- Veterans Day (11/12)
- Thanksgiving (11/24)
- Christmas Eve (12/24)
- Christmas Day (12/25)
- New Years Eve (12/31)
- New Years Day (1/1)
- Valentine's Day (2/14)
- St. Patrick's Day (3/17)
- Easter Sunday
- Easter Day
- Mother's Day
- Memorial Day
- Father's Day
- Independence Day (7/4)
- Labor Day
CHRISTMAS EVE: DEC 24, 2022
Office schedule: 8:30am-2:00pm.
December 24th 8:30am- 2pm (9am being the first tour and 2:00pm being our last tour of the day).
CLOSED on Sunday December 25, 2022
RESUME normal operating hours on Monday December 26, 2022
NEW YEAR’S EVE: DEC 31, 2022
Office schedule: 8:30am-2:00pm
December 31st: 8:30am-3:00pm (9am being the first tour and 2:00pm being our last tour of the day).
NEW YEAR’S DAY: JAN 1, 2022
Office schedule: 11:00am-5:00pm.
January 1st: 12:00pm-6:00pm (12pm being the first tour and 5pm being our last tour of the day).
ZWF Tour Details
Important, Need-To-Know Information About Our ToursEncounter our animal ambassadors for a once in a lifetime experience!
- Our tours are conducted Monday through Sunday between 8:30 am – 6:00 pm* (BY RESERVATION ONLY).
- Office hours are Monday through Sunday between 8:30 am – 6:00 pm.
- All tours must be pre-booked at least 24 hours in advance.
- All packages are transferable upon request.
- All photos taken during the photo opportunity & encounter packages are to be taken with guest cameras.
- Only minors of 17 years of age may take a tour without any adult supervision. In order to take the tour, they will need to present a waiver signed by their legal guardian/parent along with a valid photo ID. If you need a waiver, please contact us via email or by phone.
- Children under 17 years old must be accompanied by a paying parent or legal guardian at all times.
- For some animal encounters and photo opportunities, children’s minimum age requirements are subject to change based on the age and growth of our felines and other animals
- Please be advised that there will be a late fee added for those that are late for their scheduled tour. The charge is $15.00 per reservation.
- All tours must be reserved in advanced and require completed releases and waivers.
-
The animals we offer for interaction vary on their health & character at the time of the encounter. All animal encounters are available for a limited time due to the size or temperament of the animal.
- Any guests that purchase their tickets with a credit or debit card will need to show their driver's license/ state identification card and credit card for proof of purchase. If you purchase tickets as a gift for another guest you will need to email this information to our booking office to transfer the purchase. If purchase is made with cash we do not need proof of identification.
- Guests must provide a valid driver’s license (or identification) upon arrival at the facility. The name on the ID must match the invoice/reservation name. Guests will not be allowed to attend their tour without a valid id. Please contact 305-969-3696 with any questions.
- 20% discount for: Senior citizens, healthcare providers, law enforcement, firefighters, military veterans & on active duty, college students & people with disabilities. Please call the office for booking. This discount cannot be combined with any other offers. DISCOUNT DOES NOT APPLY TO GENERAL WILDLIFE EXPERIENCE.
-
No refunds! All activities are final sale.
-
If for any reason the client decides to cancel their scheduled activity, we will always proceed to issue a CERTIFICATE with the total amount paid available to be used at any time that the client wishes.
-
All proceeds from the activities at the park is what allow us to provide guests with this wonderful experience and the care of all our wild animal friends.
-
Please Note: some animals may not be available do to their size and temperament at the time of your visit. If there is a specific animal encounter you scheduled your visit around, please call our booking office at 305-969-3696 to check their status before scheduling your visit.
Blackout dates apply for all Book Anytime, Any Day activities. Please see below for the list of blackout dates.
- Halloween (10/31)
- Veterans Day (11/12)
- Thanksgiving (11/24)
- Christmas Eve (12/24)
- Christmas Day (12/25)
- New Years Eve (12/31)
- New Years Day (1/1)
- Valentine's Day (2/14)
- St. Patrick's Day (3/17)
- Easter Sunday
- Easter Day
- Mother's Day
- Memorial Day
- Father's Day
- Independence Day (7/4)
- Labor Day
CHRISTMAS EVE: DEC 24, 2022
Office schedule: 8:30am-2:00pm.
December 24th 8:30am- 2pm (9am being the first tour and 2:00pm being our last tour of the day).
CLOSED on Sunday December 25, 2022
RESUME normal operating hours on Monday December 26, 2022
NEW YEAR’S EVE: DEC 31, 2022
Office schedule: 8:30am-2:00pm
December 31st: 8:30am-3:00pm (9am being the first tour and 2:00pm being our last tour of the day).
NEW YEAR’S DAY: JAN 1, 2022
Office schedule: 11:00am-5:00pm.
January 1st: 12:00pm-6:00pm (12pm being the first tour and 5pm being our last tour of the day).
ZWF Tour Details
Important, Need-To-Know Information About Our ToursEncounter our animal ambassadors for a once in a lifetime experience!
- Our tours are conducted Monday through Sunday between 8:30 am – 6:00 pm* (BY RESERVATION ONLY).
- Office hours are Monday through Sunday between 8:30 am – 6:00 pm.
- All tours must be pre-booked at least 24 hours in advance.
- All packages are transferable upon request.
- All photos taken during the photo opportunity & encounter packages are to be taken with guest cameras.
- Only minors of 17 years of age may take a tour without any adult supervision. In order to take the tour, they will need to present a waiver signed by their legal guardian/parent along with a valid photo ID. If you need a waiver, please contact us via email or by phone.
- Children under 17 years old must be accompanied by a paying parent or legal guardian at all times.
- For some animal encounters and photo opportunities, children’s minimum age requirements are subject to change based on the age and growth of our felines and other animals
- Please be advised that there will be a late fee added for those that are late for their scheduled tour. The charge is $15.00 per reservation.
- All tours must be reserved in advanced and require completed releases and waivers.
-
The animals we offer for interaction vary on their health & character at the time of the encounter. All animal encounters are available for a limited time due to the size or temperament of the animal.
- Any guests that purchase their tickets with a credit or debit card will need to show their driver license/ state identification card and credit card for proof of purchase. If you purchase tickets as a gift for another guest you will need to email this information to our booking office to transfer the purchase. If purchase is made with cash we do not need proof of identification.
- Guests must provide a valid driver’s license (or identification) upon arrival at the facility. The name on the ID must match the invoice/reservation name. Guests will not be allowed to attend their tour without a valid id. Please contact 305-969-3696 with any questions.
- 20% discount for: Senior citizens, healthcare providers, law enforcement, firefighters, military veterans & on active duty, college students & people with disabilities. Please call the office for booking. This discount cannot be combined with any other offers. DISCOUNT DOES NOT APPLY TO GENERAL WILDLIFE EXPERIENCE".
-
No refunds! All activities are final sale.
-
If for any reason the client decides to cancel their scheduled activity, we will always proceed to issue a CERTIFICATE with the total amount paid available to be used at any time that the client wishes.
-
All proceeds from the activities at the park is what allow us to provide guests with this wonderful experience and the care of all our wild animal friends.
-
Please Note: some animals may not be available do to their size and temperament at the time of your visit. If there is a specific animal encounter you scheduled your visit around, please call our booking office at 305-969-3696 to check their status before scheduling your visit.
Blackout dates apply for all Book Anytime, Any Day activities. Please see below for the list of blackout dates.
- Halloween (10/31)
- Veterans Day (11/12)
- Thanksgiving (11/24)
- Christmas Eve (12/24)
- Christmas Day (12/25)
- New Years Eve (12/31)
- New Years Day (1/1)
- Valentine's Day (2/14)
- St. Patrick's Day (3/17)
- Easter Sunday
- Easter Day
- Mother's Day
- Memorial Day
- Father's Day
- Independence Day (7/4)
- Labor Day
CHRISTMAS EVE: DEC 24, 2022
Office schedule: 8:30am-2:00pm.
December 24th 8:30am- 2pm (9am being the first tour and 2:00pm being our last tour of the day).
CLOSED on Sunday December 25, 2022
RESUME normal operating hours on Monday December 26, 2022
NEW YEAR’S EVE: DEC 31, 2022
Office schedule: 8:30am-2:00pm
December 31st: 8:30am-3:00pm (9am being the first tour and 2:00pm being our last tour of the day).
NEW YEAR’S DAY: JAN 1, 2022
Office schedule: 11:00am-5:00pm.
January 1st: 12:00pm-6:00pm (12pm being the first tour and 5pm being our last tour of the day).
- "MOST BEAUTIFUL & MEMORABLE EXPERIENCE!!!! I’m so happy I went to ZWF, my kids had the best time, also learned some cool info on the tour! Loved how gorgeous & healthy the animals are, very clean property! Overall amazing experience!!!"-VISITED MARCH 2021
- "I had a phenomenal time with Michael the tour guide when I attended my tour. He was extremely knowledgeable and passionate about the animals and the necessary care that is required. He made our visit very friendly and fun and I could not imagine having anyone else as my tour guide. Unfortunately, there was not a lion cub for me to hold, but we made up for it holding several reptiles, and a few different monkeys. I would highly recommend coming here to see the different animals and would highly recommend Michael the tour guide as the leader of the tour!"-VISITED JANUARY 2021
- "We had such a great time, loved the entire experience. Such a well run facility and great staff. Thank you ZWF for taking such good care of our animals. We love ZFW."-VISITED FEBRUARY 2021
- "We did the cub encounter and LOVED IT! Never get tired of visiting ZWF. A must go go! I am always recommending family and friends to come by and visit. We’ve been here a hand full of times and still continue to love every second of it."-VISITED OCTOBER 2020
- "MOST BEAUTIFUL & MEMORABLE EXPERIENCE!!!! I’m so happy I went to ZWF, my kids had the best time, also learned some cool info on the tour! Loved how gorgeous & healthy the animals are, very clean property! Overall amazing experience!!!"-VISITED MARCH 2021
- "I had a phenomenal time with Michael the tour guide when I attended my tour. He was extremely knowledgeable and passionate about the animals and the necessary care that is required. He made our visit very friendly and fun and I could not imagine having anyone else as my tour guide. Unfortunately, there was not a lion cub for me to hold, but we made up for it holding several reptiles, and a few different monkeys. I would highly recommend coming here to see the different animals and would highly recommend Michael the tour guide as the leader of the tour!"-VISITED JANUARY 2021
- "We had such a great time, loved the entire experience. Such a well run facility and great staff. Thank you ZWF for taking such good care of our animals. We love ZFW."-VISITED FEBRUARY 2021
- "We did the cub encounter and LOVED IT! Never get tired of visiting ZWF. A must go go! I am always recommending family and friends to come by and visit. We’ve been here a hand full of times and still continue to love every second of it."-VISITED OCTOBER 2020
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