More than $5.4 million was raised to build a brand-new habitat with ample space for mountain lions and jaguars. The two jaguars, Caipora and Saban, will get a habitat increase by more than double their current living situation. Mystic, a mountain lion, was found as an abandoned orphan 17 years ago in South Dakota will get a new space approximately five-times the size of her current home.

The Big Cats of Arizona habitat will facilitate guest viewing like never before on the Arizona Trail. These intriguing desert cats are rarely seen in the wild, so providing viewing from different angles will improve visibility for guests. The habitats will also include educational messaging to explain the historical native ranges of the species and include a water feature for behavioral enrichment. 

A special thank you to the Arizona Office of Tourism, JoEllen Doornbos, Art Pearce Family, the Grubb Family, Richard and Susan Burnham and the Ullman Foundation and the many other donors who have graciously donated to this project.