Petenka—the gorgeous Pallas's cat, who used to live in Utah's Hogle Zoo.
He was born on June 3, 2011 in Red River Zoo. His mother is Elvira the Pallas's cat, but his father is uncertain for us at the moment. Read more about the travels of Petenka.
Unfortunately Petenka is not with us anymore. He passed away on September 8, 2024, he was thirteen years old.
Pallas's cats rarely live more than 5 years in the wild. In zoos under human care Pallas's cats live longer. Petenka lived a long and happy manul-life in comfort and being loved.
Siblings of Petenka the Pallas's cat
Older siblings born on June 11, 2010 in Red River Zoo. Their mother is Elvira, but the father of the kittens is uncertain for us at the moment
Photos of Petenka the Pallas's cat
Children of Petenka the Pallas's cat
On May 26, 2018 in Utah's Hogle Zoo five pallas's cat kittens were born to the family of Petenka and Haru
On March 28, 2017 in Utah's Hogle Zoo five pallas's cat kittens were born to the family of Petenka and Haru
Petenka's travel adventures
In 2015 Petenka moved from Red River Zoo to Utah's Hogle Zoo.