Some areas of the Zoo are CLOSED to allow us to prepare for our Halloween events. ... read more
Until 3rd November, there will be restricted access at Bears of the Rising Sun (lower viewing) and our Elephant Bushwalk will be closed.
From 14th October 2024, our Woodland Hollow will be closed.
This habitat has been split into two sections, providing individual indoor and outdoor areas for both our female and male leopards. Leopards are solitary and prefer to be on their own, coming together only for breeding. Both areas provide opportunities for climbing with plenty of great hiding spots as well as indoor areas.
Our viewing areas are both under cover with access to viewing both areas through Canopy of South America as well as a large viewing area located opposite Meddelin Monkeys.
Amur leopards are the rarest cat in the world, and it is estimated that there are only 100 left in the wild!
In the year
2010
this habitat opened
First cubs born in
2019
to leopard, Esra
In the year
1986
our first snow leopards arrived
In the year
2005
the last snow leopards left the zoo
Animals in Ussuri Falls
Amur Leopard
Panthera pardus orientalis
From: Far East Russia
Status: Critically Endangered
Quick Fact: Amur leopards are distinctive due to their pale coat and dark rosettes which are large and widely spaced with thick, unbroken rings.
Find me in: Ussuri Falls
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