First ever snow leopard cub born at Chester Zoo and public can see it at 'any moment'

The first ever snow leopard cub has been born at Chester Zoo. The cub is the first of its kind to be born at the zoo in its 94-year history and is set to venture out from its den and into public view at “any moment.” Now six-weeks-old, the cub was born on …

Santa Barbara Zoo’s New Exhibit Invites Visitors to Explore ‘Tropical Wonders’

Geckos and iguanas and pythons, oh my! The Santa Barbara Zoo is opening a new space this week dedicated to tropical creatures from all around called Tropical Wonders. Tropical Wonders features 15 animal habitats, a sensory tunnel, and the Thomas & …

Chester Zoo shares 'truly historic' moment as adorable snow leopard born

A rare snow leopard was born at Chester Zoo this month in an exciting new addition to the attraction. The adorable cub is the first of its kind to be born at the zoo in its 94-year history. After arriving to first-time parents Nubra and Yashin, both aged …

August and September happenings at the Zoo

Unlikely bonds: A lion and a tiger play ball together at a Beijing zoo

An African lion and a white Bengal tiger are seen playing with a ball in a pool at Beijing Wildlife Park, on June 22, 2025. /CGTN An African lion and a white Bengal tiger are seen playing with a ball in a pool at Beijing Wildlife Park, on June 22, 2025 …

Watch: Team of 25 mends giraffe's hooves at UK zoo

Specialist vets were flown in from the USA for a "complex procedure" on a giraffe at a zoo in the UK. Video showed Bashu, patriarch of Whipsnade Zoo's herd in Bedfordshire, under general anaesthetic during a hoof trimming operation that …

'Historic moment' for Chester Zoo as first ever snow leopard cub born

Hidden cameras have captured a first glimpse of a rare snow leopard cub at Chester Zoo. The cub is the first of its kind to be born at the zoo in its 94-year history. After arriving to first-time parents Nubra and Yashin, both three, on June 10, mum and …

Hidden den cameras capture birth of first-ever snow leopard cub at Chester Zoo

After arriving to first-time parents Nubra and Yashin on Tuesday, June 10, mum and cub have since spent time quietly tucked away with all of their adorable early moments caught on the zoo’s ‘den cams’. Carnivore experts at the zoo say Nubra is showing …

Dublin Zoo announces birth of Ireland's third ever okapi

The third okapi calf to ever be born in Ireland was welcomed at Dublin Zoo earlier this year. It was revealed on Wednesday that a rare and endangered female okapi calf was born at the zoo on the morning of Good Friday, April 18. Proud mother Lumara, 10, …

Amid rains in Hyderabad, Aramgarh to Zoo Park flyover turns dark

Hyderabad: The Aramgarh to Zoo Park flyover, which is the second longest flyover in Hyderabad, is turning dark amid rains, thereby posing a threat to commuters. Due to the malfunction, a major section of the flyover became a dangerous dark zone for …