John Ball Zoo is excited to share that our snow leopard cub, Juniper, is now exploring the outdoor portion of her habitat and can be seen by guests for the first time.
**If you are interested in getting sound with a member of our animal care team today, we will have someone available for on-camera interviews at 12:00 p.m.
We ask that you RSVP and plan to meet me at the zoo’s main entrance around 11:45 a.m. Thanks!**
Born July 28 to parents Yuki and Mylo, Juniper is doing well and gaining confidence each day under the close care of our animal team.
Teams began introducing Juniper to the space Tuesday afternoon, allowing her and mom to acclimate slowly to the new sights, sounds, and guests.
Her debut marks an important milestone for the Snow Leopard Species Survival Plan and our partnership with the Snow Leopard Trust.
Snow leopards are listed as Vulnerable by the IUCN, with an estimated 600 in accredited zoos worldwide and roughly 250 in the United States.
