Rescued lynx named at Highland Wildlife Park

The three lynx rescued by the Royal Zoological Society of Scotland (RZSS) after being abandoned in the Scottish Highlands earlier this year have been named Caledonia, Cardrona and Bluebell.  

Having settled in well at their new home at Highland Wildlife Park, the wildlife conservation charity gave Scottish schools and generous donors the chance to name the three girls.

Judith Bowman, carnivore team leader at Highland Wildlife Park, said, “It has been wonderful to care for the three girls here at the park over the past month. We are already seeing their playful and curious personalities flourish.  

“Thank you to Kinlochleven Primary P3-4, who chose Bluebell’s name, and submitted an amazing competition entry on their commitment to protecting nature.  

“Caledonia was named by our prize draw winner and Cardrona by the Weir Charitable Trust. Without support from kind people like this our wildlife conservation charity wouldn’t be able to continue its vital work.”  

Visitors to Highland Wildlife Park can now spot Caledonia, Cardrona and Bluebell and learn more about the species and the conservation challenges they face.

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