Photos: Maya, an endangered jaguar cub
Maya, an endangered jaguar cub, was born Oct. 28, 2008 and calls the Palm Beach Zoo at Dreher Park her home.
My, my, how Maya has grown!
From 21-ounce newborn to 73-pound adolescent.
From shy mama’s girl to fearless iguana stalker.
From cuddly cub to quick study.
From 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Wednesday, the Palm Beach Zoo’s most popular resident — Maya the jaguar — will celebrate her first birthday.
“She’ll get even more attention than she normally gets,” said Keith Lovett, the zoo’s director of living collections. “And that will suit her incredibly well.”
While zoo visitors are invited to enjoy “cub” cakes Wednesday, Maya will tear into a birthday piñata filled with her favorite treats at 10 a.m.
Visitors also can sign a birthday card for Maya and view her baby book.
And, from Wednesday to Nov. 28, anyone whose birthday is Oct. 28 will get free admission to the zoo, and once a day, the zoo will give away one family membership.
Happy Birthday, Maya!
i remember when you were just a little cub playing on a log in your enclosure. Now you are a beautiful queen of the jungle! Happy Birthday!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY, MAYA AND MANY MORE!!!!!!
I can’t wait to celebrate with Maya on Wednesday! Happy Birthday Maya!
Looking forward to Maya’s first birthday celebration!
I can’t wait to dig my paws into one of those “cub” cakes!
Happy Birthday, Maya. Can’t wait to party with the coolest cat in the zoo.
Happy Birthday to my Maya! You have been such a joy to me this past year, even when you were super monstrous. Watching you grow up has certainly been an awesome experience that I wouldn’t trade for anything. I love you!
Happy Birthday Maya!
Maya you are such a pretty cat..We wish you a HAPPY BIRTHDAY. Thank you to the Palm Beach Zoo for taking such good care of you!
What a beautiful picture! Have a Happy Birthday celebration!
She is so cute and big!