Snow leopard

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Snow leopard
Snow Leopard
(Panthera uncia) 

Classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, Snow leopards are native to the mountainous regions of Central and South Asia. They have specialized adaptations for life in steep rugged terrain at high elevations  by having thick fur, stocky bodies, and shorter legs. Their tails are long and bushy, aiding in their ability to leap and bound up rocky mountain sides. Their tails are thick, and act as additional fat storage. Their tails also act as additional warmth, as they can wrap their tails around their body and tuck their faces inward to protect from wind. Snow leopards, like tigers, chuff, and do not posses the ability to roar. Snow leopards are primarily solitary, and are ambush hunters. Persecuted by local farmers as livestock killers, and  poached illegally for their thick beautiful fur. This is not a  subspecies of leopard, it is a completely distinct species. Specialized  for life in steep rugged terrain at high elevations.
Karim

Sex: Male
Born: July 8 2013
Arrived at EFBC: March 2015 from Wilhelma Zoo, Germany
Fun Fact: 
Favorite Enrichment: Pumpkins , fresh wheat grass, essentail oils (rosemary, lavender, pine)
Wishlist item: Tipsy Tom
Shailen

Sex: Male
Born:  May 24 2016
Arrived at EFBC:  May 2019 from Metro Richmond Zoo
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Favorite Enrichment: 
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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!