Bode the Bobcat’s Pebble Problem

Project: Bode’s new enclosure
Location: Tropiquaria Zoo, Somerset
Installer: DU Waterscapes
Product donated:

• 1 bulk bags of 20 to 40mm rounded pebbles
• 1 bulk bag of 40 to 90mm rounded pebbles
• 1 bulk bag of 80 to 120mm rounded cobbles

The Problem

Bode the bobcat had a problem. He was moving into a new home at Tropiquaria Zoo, and although the space was looking good, it was missing one key thing - pebbles.

He wanted smooth ones. Natural ones. Some for the stream. Some for climbing. Some just to stare at, because he’s a bobcat and he can do that.

So, like any modern feline with taste, he turned to Stone Warehouse.

The Solution

We sent Bode:

• 1 bulk bag of 20 to 40mm rounded pebbles, perfect for stream beds and soft ground cover
• 1 bulk bag of 40 to 90mm rounded pebbles, great for texture and larger features near water
• 1 bulk bag of 80-120mm rounded Scottish Cobbles, ideal for creating focal points and adding a bold, natural look to the enclosure

They’re smooth, paw-friendly, and look right at home in a wild setting.

DU Waterscapes handled the installation and did a brilliant job. They created a naturalistic enclosure complete with a fast-moving waterfall, a long stream, and a large pond. The space was designed to encourage Bode’s natural behaviours.

The Result

Bode’s now settling into his new space. He’s exploring, climbing, and, to everyone’s surprise, even dipping his paws in the water.

The pebbles do more than just look good. They help create a calming, realistic environment that keeps him active and curious.

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