Check out our Model Regulations that are available to Local and State agencies that are interested in implementing jurisdication regarding wildcats.
Take a look at the Feline Conservation Federation. A private organization that supports conservation and responsible private ownership of wild felines. They have a husbandry manual available with their membership.
Check out our page on our educational programs. We stress education, whether it's through these outreach programs or free information that is available by contacting us.
E-mail Dr. Stephen Whipple for veterinary advice on wild cats. He's a wonderful vet with a private practice that has treated many exotic animals, including felines.
For information on permit requirements for a specific state in the U.S., check out Monkey Madness. This page has the regulations for every state in the U.S. (still under constructions) regarding ownership of wild animals. If you know the regs for your state and they don't have them, e-mail them and let them know to complete their listing.
Take a look at our Wild About Cats library. A collection of new and old books (and CD ROMs) that are available to local members only. Use this resourceful list for research with its individual title reviews. Whether you are looking for which book to check out at your library or what to watch for at the used book store.
We heavily promote conservation of wild cats in their natural environments. Look here to see what grass-roots organizations we support and what they are doing. Includes information on our African safaris that you can participate in yourself!
As some people are aware, there is a big debate in California at the current time concerning managing the cougar population. Wild About Cats is often asked to lecture on mountain lion behavior. We have worked in conjunction with Effie Yeaw Nature Center in Ancil Hoffman Park near Sacramento, CA, and with Kevin Hansen, author of "Cougar, The American Lion". Here is an outstanding article on what to do around your property to deter cougars from approaching children and pets.
Interested in tigers? Check out our page on Asia that also includes lots of info on captive over-breeding, white tigers, and tiger mills.
Interested in a career with wild animals? We often lecture to schools on this subject. Check out our career opportunities page. It discusses the many fields of animal work, requirements, and has a resource list.
Have you always "dreamed" of owning a black leopard or tiger, but don't know what would be involved? Check out our page that has information on the requirements of private ownership
