Cougar Ridge Center

An Educational Adventure

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Our Mission:

The message we strive to teach is the PROFOUND effect man can have on his environment, specifically the Florida Panther or Eastern Cougar.  Children especially love animals, and although we do not limit our program by age, we do focus on school children.  There is no better way to teach the value of our endangered friends than letting children see them “up close and personal.”

We have found that when meeting live animals, it is difficult to pay attention to a lecture; therefore, we send a “Florida Panther Fact Sheet” to the teacher (or group leader) about a week before the presentation. Participants may then do their own desired research and come ready with questions.

It is important to realize that endangered species must have “ambassadors” for their kind to educate the public regarding the importance of respect for wildlife and wildlife habitats. We specifically concentrate on the reasons leading to the extinction of the Eastern Cougar, and the sad plight of the Florida Panther. Part of this discussion includes what the State of Florida has done and may propose soon to better the panthers’ situation. Both of our panthers were rehabilitated from near death illnesses and now could not survive in the wild; hence, they have a life of luxury to face!

Gloria Johnson, Founder of Cougar Ridge Educational Center

Visit Cougar Ridge

To bring this program to your school or civic group or to visit Cougar Ridge, you may email Gloria Johnson, Founder of the Cougar Ridge Educational Center at Gloria@cougarridge.org. Visits are by appointment only. In order to maintain our safety measures and keep our wonderful cats fed and healthy, we ask for a minimum donation which is tax deductible. This is $10 per adult and $8 per child for groups under 10. For larger groups or full educational classes with materials please inquire by email or phone. 

If you would like to become a Sponsor please send your donation to Cougar Ridge Educational Center, 2547 Wayside Farm Road, Havana, Florida 32333 (make checks payable to Cougar Ridge Educational Center).  Your support of our efforts will be greatly appreciated!  We would love to add your name to our wonderful Sponsors!

*A copy of the official registration and financial information may be obtained from the Division of Consumer Services by calling toll-free 800/435-7352. Registration does not imply endorsement, approval, or recommendation by the State.

Page updated: 06/15/2006