This is not an official Cougar Mountain Zoo Blog. It is a result of our love for the animals and respect for those that take care of them. If you would like to add to the site just email larrykcragun@yahoo.com with your additions. They are certainly most welcome. Larry Cragun

Tigers Are A Great Species

September 17th, 2009
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If you want to get attached to a great animal, visit the two new young Tigers. Yes, 2 more are at the zoo.

Aren’t they awesome? Well they aren’t real trained for the public yet. Here is a video the white one Pooping in the Pool.

Help! We Have Grown Our Network

February 13th, 2009
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Yes, I am neglecting this blog. If you want to contribute photos or articles, contact Larry K cragun @yahoo.com or 206.618.3724

Taj & Almos

December 16th, 2008
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Taj & Almos

Originally uploaded by kathleenleavitt

It is too late to see them this size…
but not to late to see how great they are…

Maybe next time eh?
Next time what cat will it be?

emus at Cougar Mountain Zoo

November 21st, 2008
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Originally uploaded by wally_hurst

One or should I say three of the fuzzy and warm animals you find at the Cougar Mountain Zoo. This non profit needs your support. They are saving their pennies to ad more exotic animals. Have you seen the two baby or should I say teenage Tigers?

Alpaca Fun Time!!

October 29th, 2008
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Alpaca Fun Time!!

Originally uploaded by shesnuckinfuts

These little guys are so easy to feed and enjoy. Come and visit.

Do You Want To Fall In Love?

October 25th, 2008
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8-week old Royal White Bengal Tiger ‘Almos’

Originally uploaded by SDart

This photo was taken when Almos’ was an 8-week old Royal White Bengal Tiger. He was about 12 pounds then. Add 300 to that now, 14 months later. However, he and his buddy Taj still have an amazing effect on me. I am truly glad we had an encounter with them.

You don’t often see the Mackaw together at the Cougar Mountain Zoo

October 22nd, 2008
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Originally uploaded by wally_hurst

The macaws at Cougar Mountain Zoo are interesting birds. I like the fact we can get so close to them. As you visit you might wonder what keeps them on their perch?

They are territorial that is why. So explains Robyn: They don’t leave their perch as the perch is theirs. They are so territorial they won’t leave to prevent another from taking their perch.

As many times as I have been there – I have never seen two together like this. I have seen their handlers pick them up for demonstration purposes, otherwise they don’t leave.

Have You Seen This Sign On Newport Way?

October 15th, 2008
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So many years I drove past this sign in ignorance…. I say that because I assumed this was a little farm type of zoo. After all our kids own a little farm with horses, cows, and chickens. Then we started writing blogs about Issaquah and became much more curious about our town.  We discovered the Cougar Mountain Zoo. This is a great place – one of our favorite parts of Issaquah. We hope you discover it too. Family memeberships are the way to go. We will add to this blog often – so come back and visit, we will keep you informed.

Flickr Has Cougar Mountain Zoo Photos and Slide Shows

October 4th, 2008
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Here is a collection of first class photos by mooncalfness: Click here or on the Photo to go to her Flickr slideshow.

This is about how big they are now.

A Delightful Visit – The Cougar Mountain Zoo

October 4th, 2008
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Here is part  a post I wrote on the Seattle P I Real Estate Professionals blog. (The full article)

What’s in your neighborhood? What is the favorite thing you enjoy about where you live? Northgate – The Mall? Jaunita – The beach? Kirkland – Downtown? Fremont – Woodland Park? Maple Valley – A nice rural drive? Bellevue – Bellevue Square?

These have been my favorites in the over 30 years I have lived here.

But my recent favorite had been a hidden opportunity, the Cougar Mountain Zoo. This place gets so little fan fare many locals just don’t bother finding it. That is my story. Looking for something to write about last winter, my wife Kathleen braved the weather and visited the Reindeer Festival at Cougar Mountain Zoo.

This links you to the article she wrote: Click here

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