Drupata
Drupata (Dru) and Nuri love to sleep during the hot hours of the day and can normally be seen during our Twilight Hours events when the sun goes down. Parents of Malee, another resident clouded leopard here at Panther Ridge, they are the perfect couple- always grooming each other, chuffing and chirping, or napping together. These two came to us in 2017 from Nashville Zoo, accompanied by Tula (Lura’s mom) another clouded leopard that unfortunately passed away in 2022. Dru, our fierce and stunning male, is always keeping an eye on his surroundings, making sure he doesn’t miss an opportunity for a snack. Nuri, our beautiful female, is very shy and sweet, yet energetic once the sun goes down.
Nuri
Drupata (Dru) and Nuri love to sleep during the hot hours of the day and can normally be seen during our Twilight Hours events when the sun goes down. Parents of Malee, another resident clouded leopard here at Panther Ridge, they are the perfect couple- always grooming each other, chuffing and chirping, or napping together. These two came to us in 2017 from Nashville Zoo, accompanied by Tula (Lura’s mom) another clouded leopard that unfortunately passed away in 2022. Dru, our fierce and stunning male, is always keeping an eye on his surroundings, making sure he doesn’t miss an opportunity for a snack. Nuri, our beautiful female, is very shy and sweet, yet energetic once the sun goes down.
Taj
Our gorgeous male clouded leopard, Taj, came to us from another facility to be a companion for Lura after she was born. Taj was born on March 28th, 2018 and is genetically unrelated to Lura and Malee. These three became the perfect trio growing up together and now contribute to conservation through species survival plans. Taj is the father of Peach, Leilani, Bruce and Pearl who all live at Panther Ridge.
Lura
Lura is the first clouded leopard to ever be born at Panther Ridge on March 5th, 2018. She loves to play with palm fronds and run around her enclosure with Taj and Malee. Lura is incredibly loving and has mothered many cubs to help with her species survival. Three of her cubs, Peach, Bruce and Pearl, are permanent residents of Panther Ridge.
Malee
Malee is the second clouded leopard to ever be born at Panther Ridge on May 30th, 2018. At a couple of months old, she was introduced to Lura and Taj to form a trio – that way Malee could learn how to be a clouded leopard from them and live with them as they all got older. She has had multiple cubs which have gone to reputable facilities across the country to help educate and aid in species survival for clouded leopards. Her daughter with Taj, Leilani, lives at Panther Ridge with Peach. Malee can be reserved at times but is exceptionally sweet and playful with the people she’s comfortable with!
Peach
Peach is a clouded leopard cub that was born on February 7th, 2023 to parents Lura and Taj here at Panther Ridge. Peach is incredibly affectionate, she can always be seen running around her enclosure throughout the day and chuffing at everyone who walks by! Peach is two months older than her enclosure companion, and half sister, Leilani, and was an excellent role model for Lei as they were growing up. Now you can frequently find the two sisters cuddled up on a perch or in their tunnel together when taking a break from playing.
Leilani
Leilani is the half sister of Peach and was born two months after her on April 5th, 2023 to Malee and Taj. She has grown up alongside Peach and lives with her in their enclosure. This rambunctious cloudie loves bouncing around and jumping from perch to perch, her favorite toy is a red jolly egg and will chase it around her enclosure for hours!
Pearl
Pearl is a super playful and energetic clouded leopard cub born to Lura and Taj on January 24th, 2024. Pearl and her brother, Bruce, are the newest additions to the family and are enjoying all the excitements that come with growing up at Panther Ridge. This eccentric little lady loves to wrestle and climb, she’s been quick to learn how to climb like her parents and certainly uses it to her advantage when playing. Going on walks on leash with her keepers is the highlight of her day, she explores the facility while also getting to make friends with the other residents!
Bruce
This adorable clouded leopard cub is Bruce, he was born on January 24th, 2024 to Lura and Taj at Panther Ridge. He’s been growing up alongside his sister, Pearl, and is experiencing new forms of enrichment with her every day. While Pearl is an energetic cub, Bruce balances her out with his calm demeanor and love for cuddling! However, this gentle giant still gets his spurts of energy where he loves to wrestle with Pearl, climb in his enclosure and shred coconuts.
We are thrilled to welcome Bruce and Pearl to our feline family. Make sure to follow us on YouTube, TikTok, Instagram and Facebook to see them grow!