At The Big Cat Sanctuary, Snow leopards Laila and Yarko have stolen the hearts of the public by going viral with their nightly cuddles in bed. The video captured on our CCTV camera in their den has amassed over 1.8k shares on Facebook and 80,000 views on Instagram over the weekend.
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheBigCatSanctuary/videos/438541257640065/
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Laila and Yarko will cuddle, spoon and kiss every single night in bed. Our newly installed CCTV camera has captured their wonderful relationship which we haven’t had a chance to see before. Laila and Yarko are part of the international breeding programme that aims to conserve and protect the genetic bloodline and sustainable population of snow leopards in captivity. The pair were successful in 2019 when they had cubs Koshi and Khumbu. Koshi has now moved to Highland Wildlife Park and Khumbu will soon be moving to Twycross Zoo to be a part of the breeding programme to help protect the species as a whole.
During the day, Laila and Yarko can be rather solitary and are happy to be in their own company. However, when they go to bed, they are all over each other and cannot get enough of one another.
There is hope that in the future the two Snow leopards will be able to breed again to help protect the Snow leopard species. In meantime, these two will be happy living together and cuddling every night.
You are able to Adopt Laila and Yarko and have the chance to visit them on our Adopters Afternoon!
March 22, 2024
The new series kicks off with a double dose of excitement from the iconic San Diego Zoo and its breathtaking Safari Park in the USA. With over 15,000 animal residents, including Komodo dragons, Galapagos tortoises, and polar bears, get ready to come face to face with nature’s wonders. Join brothers – Aaron, Tyler, and Cam – as they embark on a fact-finding mission
The Big Cat Sanctuary is pleased to announce the newest addition to the family, Kuda, a Sri Lankan Rusty Spotted Cat. Kuda is 5 years old and was born on the 30th of April 2018 at Hamerton Zoo Park. He joined us on Tuesday 13th February after a smooth 3-hour journey from Hamerton.
The London Beach Country Hotel Spa and Golf Club have partnered with The Big Cat Sanctuary for many years and they offer benefits of an excellent charity scheme. The way it works is you are able to enjoy Sunday lunch, cream teas, lunches, dinners and even a round of golf and the full value of the food including the green fees for golf ate donated to The Big Cat Sanctuary as the charity of your choice.
