Cougar
A long stare. That powerful, tawny body. Cougars are a top feline predator in the Pacific Northwest, but you’ll rarely see them in the wild. Come meet ours, close-up.
Our cougars Sullivan and Sienna were found orphaned in the wild as cubs in 2025. They are powerful reminders of the importance of wildlife rescue and rehabilitation, and the vital role accredited zoological institutions like Northwest Trek play in giving orphaned animals a second chance at life. Guests can see the cubs exploring their forested habitat along the park’s Cat Loop, near the bobcat and lynx habitats.
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Long and strong
with many names.
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Also called a puma, mountain lion or panther, cougars can be 7-9 feet long, the second-largest wildcat in North America. |
Weighing up to 200 pounds, they hunt deer, elk, small mammals, birds and reptiles. |
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Silently stalking
to hunt prey.
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Cougars are usually solitary, stalking and sometimes ambushing their prey. |
Their territory can stretch up to 350 miles or more, depending on availability of prey. |
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Leaping, climbing
and vocalizing.
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Cougars are powerful runners, leapers and climbers, adapted to habitat from forest to desert, from Chile to Canada. |
They are very vocal, producing a variety of screams, growls, mews, hisses and even a purr like a housecat – but louder. |