Serval
(Leptailurus Serval)
Servals are medium sized wild cats with a tawny, black spotted coats, and a white belly. Their long necks and long legs allow them to see over savannah grasslands. Servals are native to Central and Southern Africa.
Fun Facts
Serval
Animal Class
Mammal
Lifespan
Up to 10 years in the wild. Up to 20 years in captivity
Diet
Rodents, birds, reptiles, frogs, insects
Distribution
Central and Southern Africa
Size
Approximately 54cm to 62cm. Weigh between 9 and 18kg
Appearance
Tawny coat with black spots and a white belly
Habitat
Forests, savannah, grassland, wetlands
Did you know?
They can leap over 2 metres high and have been seen catching bird’s mid-flight!
See our Serval!
We have one serval at our zoo, her name is Venus, and you can find her near the Lakeside Restaurant.
The Serval Population
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Population Trend
Stable
Threats
Habitat Loss and The Pet Trade
Population
Less then 250
Founded in 1991, Ponderosa Zoo, is home to over 100 animals and remains committed to accessibility, education, conservation, and inspiring visitors of all ages through engaging zoo-led experiences.
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Zoo
Phone: 01924 235276
Email: office@ponderosa-centre.co.uk
Lakeside Restaurant
Phone: 01924 404604
Email: lakeside@ponderosa-lakeside.co.uk
Day Care
Phone: 01924 404154
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