The Brookfield Zoo Just Welcomed Two Rare Leopard Cubs—And You Can Come Visit Them Now

The Brookfield Zoo welcomed two rare Amur leopard cubs over the summer—and after spending months behind the scenes, visitors can finally see them in their new habitat this holiday season! Here’s all the details and when you can visit the big cats for yourself. All about the leopard sisters ----------------------------- The female Amur leopard cubs were born at the Brookfield Zoo to mama leopard Mina on July 14. The births represent a major conservation win for the zoo, as Amur leopards are among the rarest big cats in the world. The cats, native to parts of Eastern Russia, have an estimated wild population of less than 100, according to the Brookfield Zoo. Since arriving over the summer, the cubs have been acclimating to their new environment away from the view of visitors. Now, the four-month-old leopard sisters are beginning to venture out more and more under the watchful eye of their parents and zoo staff. The cubs have reportedly been seen pouncing on one another, playing in piles of leaves, and climbing trees. “The cubs are bold, curious and love to climb...” said Brookfield Zoo representative Racquel Ardisana. “There are a lot of new sights, sounds and scents for them to take in. When one initially came to explore the habitat’s ground level, she hissed while pawing at the grass—a texture she’s seeing for the first time!” When you can see the big kitties -------------------------------- The Brookfield Zoo expects baby leopard sisters to be intermittently visible to zoogoers at the Big Cats Walkway during daytime hours. Guests can also visit the cub’s father Sasha during the Holiday Magic event this winter. For tickets and more information, click here. Source: https://secretchicago.com/brookfield-zoo-rare-amur-leopard-cubs-2025/