Animal Zone - Season 15, Episode 01 - Paws, Prose & Polydactyls at Hemingway’s Home

Step inside the legendary Ernest Hemingway Home and Museum for a rare VIP experience that blends literary history with one of the most unique feline communities in the world.


This special Season 15 premiere takes us inside Hemingway’s iconic Key West home, where 61 polydactyl cats—famous for having six, seven, or even eight toes—roam freely through the lush gardens and historic rooms. Considered good luck by Ernest Hemingway himself, these remarkable cats are descendants of his beloved polydactyl cat Snowflake, a gift from a ship’s captain that began a living legacy.

With expert guide Alexa Morgan, we meet many of these extraordinary cats up close and gain exclusive access to Hemingway’s private writing studio, including an intimate look at the original typewriter on which some of his most celebrated works were written.


It’s a captivating journey through history, literature, and paws—with a few extra toes—making this the perfect launch to AnimalZone’s Florida-filmed Season 15.

Uploaded on Jan 20, 2026 at 9:51 pm