Jaguar 'Mickey' Joins Large Mammal Exhibit At OC Zoo

ORANGE COUNTY, CA — A young jaguar is the newest addition to the Orange County Zoo's Large Mammal Exhibit, and he joins four large cats already in the new section of the zoo.

Mickey, the 11-month-old jaguar, comes to the OC Zoo from the World Wildlife Zoo in Arizona months after his brother, Ziggy, debuted in the zoo's new habitat.

“We are thrilled to welcome Mickey, the newest jaguar, to the OC Zoo,” Chairman Donald Wagner, Orange County Board of Supervisors, said in a news release. “The OC Zoo continues to offer a unique, enjoyable and affordable experience for families. Since the opening of the Large Mammal Exhibit last year, the OC Zoo has drawn a record number of visitors, where people of all ages can see animals up close and learn about local wildlife.”

Since its debut in May, the Large Mammal Exhibit marks the largest expansion project in the OC Zoo's history. The habitat provides a home for five large cats in a comfortable, natural-looking environment.

The area also features artificial rock walls, climbing platforms, a waterfall and several viewing areas for the public.

Residents can visit Mickey and the other large cats Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Admission into the OC Zoo is $2 per person ages 3 years and over, and children ages 2-years and under are free.