In-Sync Exotics welcomes three-legged, endangered Brazilian ocelot

(Wylie) October 19, 2012 – Quisto is a 5-year old Brazilian Ocelot, who is part of the Species Survival Program. We were asked to house Quisto by an Association of Zoos and Aquariums facility, until such time his “breeding stud service” is required. Until that day comes, we will provide this little guy with a wonderful home at In-Sync Exotics.

When Quisto arrived on Wednesday, we barely caught a glimpse of him as he ran from the transporter into his temporary den. For several days, Quisto refused to come out of the den, looking absolutely terrified. Right now he is living in Kenya’s house. We are hoping that once we relocate some of our exotic cats (now that the cheetahs moved into their new home thereby freeing up enclosure space), we will be able to move Quisto next door to Otis and Moses. This area is perfect for one small cat and it has an indoor/outdoor climate controlled house so he can stay warm in the winter and cool in the summer.

You may have noticed Quisto is missing a front limb. We were told that he lost his leg in an accident several years ago. Despite the missing leg, Quisto is able to move around his new home without any problems. It’s amazing to watch him walk around his temporary quarters, checking out all the new sights and smells. Quisto has never been outdoors before, so needless to say, all of this is very new and strange to him.

The AZA facility was most kind in donating funds so we could build a new small cat enclosure!

In-Sync Exotics Wildlife Rescue and Education Center, located at 3430 Skyview Drive in Wylie, is dedicated to the rescue and care of abused, neglected, or unwanted exotic cats. There are now 63 exotic cats and one coatimundi calling In-Sync home. This includes three exceptionally rare white lions, a golden tabby tiger, three white tigers and two cheetahs. For more information about the sanctuary, visit insyncexotics.com.