Everest Snow Leopard Cub Playing in the Snow

Check out Everest, our 6-month-old snow leopard cub, as he frolics in yesterday’s snowfall. The new snow acts as camouflage, helping Everest hide himself before pouncing at his mom, Sarani! A snow leopard cub born at Brookfield Zoo on June 13 made his public debut for zoo guests today. The cub, who now weighs nearly 15 pounds, can be seen on exhibit with his 3-year-old mom, Sarani. Sarani and her mate, Sabu, 3, arrived at Brookfield Zoo in October 2011 from Tautphaus Park Zoo in Idaho Falls, Idaho, and