EFBC's Feline Conservation Center, also known as The Cat House is located in Rosamond California. Home to over 70 of the worlds most endangered felines. EFBC's Feline Conservation Center is part of a worldwide network of zoos and facilities dedicated to the preservation of endangered cats. They are involved in cooperative breeding projects with other zoos and facilities throughout the world. Cats at the EFBC/FCC are registered within Species360 and the Species Survival Plan (SSP) or Population Management Plan (PMP), and contribute to species conservation. Cubs born here are often sent to other zoos for their conservation programs. They do NOT sell cats to the public.
Amur Leopard (Panthera pardus orientalis)
Amur Leopard Panthera pardus orientalis. It is listed as Critically Endangered on the IUCN Red List. In 2007, only 19–26 wild leopards were estimated to survive in southeastern Russia and northeastern China. Photo 1 & 2
Black Leopard (Panthera pardus)
The leopard is one of the five extant species in the genus Panthera, a member of the Felidae. It occurs in a wide range in sub-Saharan Africa, in small parts of Western and Central Asia, on the Indian subcontinent to Southeast and East Asia. Photo 3
Caracals (Caracal caracal)
The caracal is a medium-sized wild cat native to Africa, the Middle East, Central Asia and India. It is characterized by a robust build, long legs, a short face, long tufted ears, and long canine teeth. Its coat is uniformly reddish tan or sandy, while the ventral parts are lighter with small reddish markings. Photo 3
Sand Cat (Felis margarita)
The sand cat, also known as the sand dune cat, is the only cat living chiefly in true deserts. This small cat is widely distributed in the deserts of North Africa, the Middle East and Central Asia. Photo 4