(Michigan City, IN) - The Washington Park Zoo has added four young exotic animals to its collection, as two Bobcats and two African Leopards now call the Michigan City animal hotspot home.

According to zoo officials, both the bobcats and leopards, respectively, are siblings, all acquired from accredited Zoological Association of America facilities.

“All four are adjusting nicely to their new surroundings,” they said.

Typically, leopards are spotted, but the ones just obtained by the zoo appear to be all black due to an overdevelopment of dark pigment. However, zoo officials note that their spots can be seen by looking closely in the daylight.

The bobcats were born 12 weeks ago, whereas the leopards are six months old. 

Washington Park Zoo will reopen for the 2024 season on April 1st.