How To Tame An Ocelot In Minecraft

In Minecraft, ocelots can’t be tamed in the traditional sense like cats, but you can earn their trust, which changes how they behave toward you.

🐾 Step-by-Step: How to Gain an Ocelot’s Trust
Find an Ocelot

Ocelots naturally spawn in jungle biomes, typically in areas with grass and plenty of vegetation.

Prepare Food

Gather raw cod or raw salmon by fishing. These are the only two foods that work.

Approach Slowly

Move slowly and avoid sudden movements. Ocelots are naturally skittish and will run away if you get too close too fast.

Feed the Ocelot

Hold the fish in your hand and wait for the ocelot to come near. Right-click or tap the feed button when close enough.

Each feeding has a 1-in-3 chance of gaining the ocelot’s trust.

Look for Heart Particles ❤️

When successful, heart particles will appear. This means the ocelot now trusts you—it won’t flee anymore.

✅ What Happens When an Ocelot Trusts You?
The ocelot stops running away and will stay near you.

It will not despawn as long as you remain nearby or use a name tag.

Note: Trusting an ocelot does not make it a pet. You cannot make it sit, follow, or teleport like cats do.

🔄 What's the Difference Between Ocelots and Cats?
Cats (found in villages) can be fully tamed and follow you.

Ocelots (found in jungles) can only be trusted, not tamed.

As of version 1.14+, taming an ocelot no longer turns it into a cat—they are now separate mobs.

📌 Tips for Success
Bring multiple fish—trust is not guaranteed on the first try.

Make sure you’re in Peaceful or Easy difficulty to avoid hostile mobs while taming.

Use leads or name tags to prevent the ocelot from wandering too far.

🧠 Summary
You can’t tame ocelots like cats in Minecraft, but you can gain their trust by feeding them raw fish. Once they trust you, they behave calmly and won’t despawn nearby. It’s a small but rewarding step toward mastering Minecraft’s wild mobs.