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Celebrate our Cougar Sisters' Birthday

Stone Zoo

November 3, 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

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Included with general Zoo admission. No additional purchase or reservation is required for Zoo members. Event takes place rain or shine!

Join us in celebrating Maple and Willow’s first birthday! Our resident cougar sisters will each receive a special "cake" crafted by our care team, along with fun enrichment activities. Sign a giant card for the birthday girls, and indulge in a tasty cupcake creation courtesy of Bedford Cupcakes (while supplies last). Did you know that cougars are also known as panthers, mountain lions, pumas and catamounts? Discover more fun facts at our cougar Education Station!

Can't make it to the party? Make Maple and Willow’s day extra special by donating a gift in their honor! Our wishlists feature exciting cougar enrichment like boomer balls, tubes, scratching posts, and more.

Maple & Willow's Story

Maple and Willow made their debut at Stone Zoo in August. This special pair were in need of a home, which Stone Zoo was happy to provide. In November 2023, the tiny orphaned cubs were found wandering alone near Burlingame, California, after their mother was fatally hit by a car. The California Department of Fish and Wildlife rescued the young cubs and brought them to the Oakland Zoo’s veterinary hospital for expert care. At the time, it was estimated that the cubs were 6-10 weeks old. Once old enough, Maple and Willow moved to Oakland’s “head-start” habitat while they awaited their forever home. While we don’t know their exact birthdate, we are celebrating their first year which was full of milestones. Both are thriving at Stone Zoo’s Treasures of the Sierra Madre habitat, and enjoy regular enrichment and several climbing structures designed just for them.

Tune into our live cougar cam!

Cam hours: Weekdays, 9am - 3:45pm EST. You can control the cam by clicking the control-button-webcam button in the lower right corner of the viewing window.