Snow Leopards Outdoor Habitat - Melbourne Zoo, Victoria, Australia

Rocky ledges, sheltered recesses and tall tree trunks fill this live view of the snow leopard habitat at Melbourne Zoo. The camera overlooks several levels of the outdoor enclosure, where the cats can climb, rest above the ground or move between shaded areas beneath the rocks.

Snow leopards are native to the mountains of Central Asia, where their thick, patterned coats help them blend into rocky surroundings. Their powerful legs and long tails suit life on steep terrain. This Melbourne habitat provides raised platforms and varied surfaces that show those climbing adaptations in use.

Activity alternates between movement and long periods of rest, with a spotted coat sometimes difficult to distinguish against the gray ledges. The cats may settle on an upper platform or disappear into sheltered spaces. Changing sunlight and weather bring different patches of shade across the enclosure throughout the day.

Did You Know? A snow leopard’s long, thick tail helps it balance on rocky terrain and doubles as a warm wrap around its body when resting.

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