Reid Park Zoo just got its newest resident.

Bella, a 10-year-old jaguar, has arrived to her new home in the zooโ€™s South America loop, though she might be a bit shy as she gets adjusted to her new habitat.

Bella was born at the Akron Zoo in Ohio. She was selected by the Association of Zoos and Aquariumโ€™s Species Survival Plan to come to the Old Pueblo, says a news release from the zoo.

โ€œLike many people who move to Arizona from out-of-state, allergies were a factor in this jaguarโ€™s move,โ€ the release says. โ€œBella has skin allergies, and the hope is that Tucsonโ€™s climate will be more comfortable for her.โ€

โ€œBella is a curious cat and has investigated everything in her surroundings,โ€ Sue Tygielski, director of zoo operations, said in the news release. โ€œShe has become comfortable quickly, resting on her back and rolling around playfully, as cats big and small do.โ€

Bella will serve as an ambassador for her species to raise awareness about challenges that jaguars are facing in the wild, including a declining population because of habitat loss, the zoo says.

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