ZooBorns

"Miracle Kitten" Born at the Beardsley Zoo

For only the third time in history, an ocelot kitten has been born via artificial insemination technology. Born at the Beardsley Zoo in Bridgeport, CT, this little boy was dubbed the "miracle kitten" because of the long odds of success for this procedure, which has not been performed successfully for over a decade.

As part of the Association of Zoos and Aquarium's Species Survival Plan, this little ocelot will join the small population of Brazilian ocelots at zoos in the United States that may one day help to rebuild the wild population.

We here at ZooBorns would like to point out that if the Woodland Park Zoo's baby ocelot kittens didn't convince you that these are the cutest baby kitties in the world, Miracle Kitten pretty much seals the deal for the feline kitten title.

 

 

 

 

Incidentally, I (Andrew) grew up just a couple of miles from the Beardsley Zoo and it remains one of my all time favorites. If you don't happen to live in Connecticut, plan a stop over next time you're cruising between NYC and New Haven, or Boston, or Maine, or Canada. Definitely worth the trip.

Baby Ocelots at the Woodland Park Zoo - Round 2

Another ridiculously cute video of the ocelot kittens at the Woodland Park Zoo. Follow their progress on the Zoo's blog.

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Tiny Ocelot Kittens Born at the Woodland Park Zoo

If this doesn't make you want to be a vet, I don't know what would. These baby ocelot kittens were born at the Woodland Park Zoo on September 23rd, 2008. In the video below, zoo veterinarians examine the new arrivals.