It is with great sadness that the Riverview Park and Zoo announce the death of Montana, their female bobcat. Montana came to Peterborough from the Toronto Zoo in the summer of 2004. With her beautiful colouring, expressive face and inquisitive nature, Montana was a favourite with many of the zoo’s visitors.
Montana had been treated for kidney disease for approximately two years and unfortunately she took a turn for the worse on Friday morning (March 6th). Although the Park and Zoo’s Consulting Veterinarian and Animal Health Team responded promptly to provide treatment and care, Montana died later Friday afternoon. Although not unexpected, her death is still a difficult loss for staff as they had formed a close bond with her.