Panther Ridge - home, haven and hope

This is the book I made from my day at Panther Ridge. 

Panther Ridge by Photography by Nancy S. Wilkins

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Panther Ridge Conservation Center

Panther Ridge Conservation Center.  Home, haven and hope for some of the word's most majestic big cats. 

Big cats!  We are talking Cheetah, Jaguar,  Clouded Leopards, Black Leopard, Serval, Ocelots, and Puma!

Nestled among the horse farms and estates of Wellington, FL, Panther Ridge is dedicated to providing a lifelong home and superior care for exotic felines that have been abandoned, abused or neglected.

My photography group met at Panther Ridge and it was a really fun day.  These big cats were so beautiful and playful.  They really were a joy to photograph.

Once a cat is accepted by Panther Ridge, its needs are met for the rest of its natural life; never again will it be in need of a home, or be at risk of neglect or mishandling. Such a lifetime commitment is challenging -- and very costly.

For example, the cats at Panther Ridge consume some 100 pounds of meat and supplements every day. Many also have chronic health problems, which require continuing veterinary care.

What's more, as the number of abandoned, neglected or abused animals continues to grow, they feel an urgent need to expand their facilities so that they can help more animals, while still maintaining their high standards.  Panther Ridge relies entirely on donations.

These little guys were my favorite, they were very photogenic and quite playful.  If I remember correctly, this is a Clouded Leopard.  And of course, the Cheethah (below).  We all had a great time photographing all of these beautiful animals.