We're looking for your help to name our cute new cougar kitten! She is an orphaned kitten who recently arrived at the Birmingham Zoo from Montana. She's around six months old - curious, smart, and very feisty. Choose your favorite from these three and make a $1 donation to cast your vote:

Sage: Sagebrush is a common shrub found in Montana, where this cougar is originally from.

Sierra: The Sierra Nevada Mountain Range is a location within a cougar's native range

Juniper: The Rocky Mountain Juniper is a plant within a cougar's native range.

A minimum donation of $1 is required to cast your vote, but you can donate extra to help purchase treats and supplies for our new kitten. Each donation counts as one vote towards your favorite name. You can vote multiple times per day!

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Cougar Kitten Naming Contest 2025

By Birmingham Zoo, Inc.

Cougar Kitten Naming Contest 2025

Help Name Your Birmingham Zoo's New Cougar Kitten! Choose your favorite from three names and donate below to vote.