Clouded Leopard Cub Media Preview
WHAT: Two rare clouded leopard cubs will make their media debut on Asia Trail. They are the first cubs to ever live at the Zoo. The public will be able to see the cubs beginning Sept. 11 from 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Gradually, as they acclimate to their habitat, the cubs will increase their time on public view.
WHEN: Sept. 10
10:30 a.m.
WHERE: Clouded Leopard exhibit on Asia Trail
Smithsonian’s National Zoo
3001 Connecticut Ave. N.W.
(Note: Park in the Bus Parking Lot.)
WHO: Michael Brown-Palsgrove, curator of Asia Trail
Jenny Spotten, animal keeper
Jilian Fazio, clouded leopard Species Survival Plan coordinator
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