Persian Leopard

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Persian leopard
Persian Leopard
(Panthera pardus saxicolor) 

The Persian leopard, or Iranian leopard, is  one of the subspecies of leopards that’s native to western Asia. The  Persian leopard is classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List through out its distribution area in the  Middle East. The Persian leopard is said to be the largest of all the  subspecies of leopards in the world. It thrives in Iran, Azerbaijan,  Armenia, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan, Tajikistan, and northwestern  Afghanistan. Habitat varies from mountain steppe to grasslands, or  anywhere having a reasonable amount of cover and a supply of prey.
Bam Bam

Sex: Male
Born: July 5 2017
Arrived at EFBC: September 2011 from Aalborg Zoo, Denmark
Fun Fact: Is currently the only Persian leopard in the United States
Favorite Enrichment:  Cardboard boxes, essential oils (peppermint, lavender, lemonbalm)
Wishlist item: Wobble
Hours:

NEW OPERATING HOURS: 10 am to 4 pm
We will now be open every day except Wednesdays and Sundays, unless we are closed due to government restrictions.

Private Tours & Behind the Scenes Tours are available (advance reservation necessary).

Admission:
General                $10
Children (3-12)     $5
2 and Under           Free
Seniors (60+)         $8
Veterans & Active
Military (With ID)    $8

Members & our Cat's Adoptive Parents
receive free admission


Recent Births &
Acquisitions:
  • Caracal arrived December 2020
  • Ocelot male and female arrived October 2020
  • Ocelot arrived July 2019
  • Serval arrived May 2019
  • Snow Leopard arrived May 2019

Upcoming Events:

Saturday, July 2, 2022 is our 4th of July Party for the cats! Join us for themed enrichments and treats! Celebration starts at 12pm!