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Leopard

27 destinations · 19 states

Native Range
Africa and parts of Asia

Leopards are masters of using their surroundings, which becomes obvious when you watch one move through an exhibit. A leopard may settle quietly on a high branch, almost disappearing among leaves and shadows, then climb down with careful, controlled steps. Its spotted coat breaks up the shape of the body, while the long tail helps with balance as the cat moves along branches or uneven ground. Look for the ears and eyes when the leopard is resting. Even when the body seems relaxed, the head may turn toward a sound or movement somewhere else in the habitat. Leopards are strong climbers and can haul prey into trees, where food is safer from many competing predators. Their powerful shoulders and forelimbs are especially noticeable when one climbs or stretches. Wild leopards live across a wide range of habitats, from forests and grasslands to dry scrub, which helps explain their adaptable nature. If one chooses a high perch, keep watching. A quiet leopard overhead can reveal more about this cat's lifestyle than a quick glimpse at ground level.

Leopard

Where to see Leopard

27 destinations across 19 states

27 destinations

Animal Park at the Conservators Center

Burlington, NC

Catoctin Wildlife Preserve

Thurmont, MD

Claws 'N' Paws Wild Animal Park

Lake Ariel, PA

Cohanzick Zoo

Bridgeton, NJ

Columbus Zoo & Aquarium

Powell, OH

Fort Worth Zoo

Fort Worth, TX

Great Plains Zoo

Sioux Falls, SD

Louisiana Purchase Gardens & Zoo

Monroe, LA

McCarthys Wildlife Sanctuary

West Palm Beach, FL

Monterey Zoo

Salinas, CA

Niabi Zoo

Coal Valley, IL

Out of Africa Wildlife Park

Camp Verde, AZ

Panther Ridge Conservation Center

Loxahatchee, FL

Project Survival "Cat Haven"

Dunlap, CA

Safari North Wildlife Park

Brainerd, MN

Space Farms: Zoo & Museum

Sussex, NJ

The Wild Animal Park

Chittenango, NY

The Wild Animal Sanctuary

Keenesburg, CO

Tiger Safari Zoological Park

Tuttle, OK

Tiger World

Rockwell, NC

Tigers For Tomorrow

Attalla, AL

Tregembo Animal Park

Wilmington, NC

Turpentine Creek Wildlife Refuge

Eureka Springs, AR

Wildlife World Zoo

Litchfield Park, AZ

Wildwood Wildlife Park Zoo & Safari

Minocqua, WI

Zoosiana

Broussard, LA

Zootastic Park

Troutman, NC

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