Snow Leopard Day at Stone Zoo

Join us for a day devoted to these elusive big cats, also known as "Ghosts of the Mountains." Visit our education stations throughout the day, and meet with a zookeeper to at 11:00 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. to learn more about snow leopards. We'll also have snow leopard-themed crafts and activities for kids, and the opportunity to sign Pandora and Naphisa’s farewell card.

Did you Know

• You can support the care and feeding of our animals through Zoodoption! Zoodopt a snow leopard (pictured here) today!

• Come dressed for the occasion! Visit our Kids' Corner to print your own snow leopard mask (pictured here).

• Learn more about snow leopards in Stone Zoo's Animal section.

• Fun fact: With the ability to leap down heights of 60 feet, snow leopards are said to be the most agile of the “big cats.”

Snow leopards, also known as the ghosts of the mountains, are the hallmark species of the untamed wild and are amongst the most elusive animals on the planet. They survive as the top predator in very harsh environments where few others, besides their prey species, survive.

Researchers estimate that only between 4,000 to 6,500 of these elusive animals remain in the wild. These solitary endangered cats face a multitude of threats to their existence: illegal hunting, loss of prey, loss of habitat, lack of effective conservation protection, and conflict with local communities and herders needing to protect their livestock.

As a longtime supporter of the Snow Leopard Trust as well as a participant in the Snow Leopard Species Survival Plan, Zoo New England is not only helping to protect snow leopards, but is also helping to ensure their future survival. The Snow Leopard Trust is the largest and oldest organization working solely to protect the endangered snow leopard and its habitat in 12 countries of Central Asia. By utilizing native scientists, researchers and inhabitants, the Snow Leopard Trust takes a pragmatic and holistic approach to their work on behalf of these incredible animals.

Stone Zoo is home to this exquisite cat, and when you encounter the snow leopard’s beauty up close, you’ll understand immediately why they must be protected.