PREVIEW

Houston Zoo’s 11-year-old male jaguar, Tesoro is on the mend having had a serious knee operation. Tesoro fractured his front right leg and his animal care team noticed him limping and radiographs indicated he had fractured his elbow. They also showed he has arthritis and elbow dysplasia, conditions that are common in older cats like Tesoro. The Zoo’s expert team of veterinarians determined surgery was the option that would give Tesoro the best chance at a full recovery. During this critical time, Tesoro’s animal care team took precautions to help keep him calm and comfortable to ensure his well-being as he continues to heal. Although Tesoro’s team remains cautiously optimistic, his recovery is not guaranteed. The team will continue to conduct routine checkups and observe his progress while providing him with the best quality of life. Wild jaguars are primarily found in remote grassland regions of South and Central America. A portion of each ticket sold when you go and visit Tesoro goes to help his wild-dwelling chums in Belize at the Cockscomb Basin Wildlife Sanctuary.