Aurora, our playful three-year-old snow leopard, has recently undergone cataract surgery and we’re delighted to report that it was a success. Our veterinary team discovered a mature cataract in her right eye — a condition she had likely lived with since birth — and her operation was carefully scheduled for the final week of November 2025. Although Aurora had adapted brilliantly, her vision had gradually become more restricted over time, and we were determined to give her the best possible quality of life. Thanks to the skill of a specialist ophthalmic surgeon and the exceptional care provided by our animal team, Aurora is now recovering well and adjusting to clearer vision.

Our veterinary team discovered a mature cataract in her right eye — a condition she had likely lived with since birth — and her operation was carefully scheduled for the final week of November 2025. Although Aurora had adapted brilliantly, her vision had gradually become more restricted over time, and we were determined to give her the best possible quality of life.

Thanks to the skill of a specialist ophthalmic surgeon and the exceptional care provided by our animal team, Aurora is now recovering well and adjusting to clearer vision. Snow leopards are currently classed as Vulnerable, with wild populations declining due to threats such as habitat loss, conflict with humans, and illegal hunting. That’s why every snow leopard in accredited zoos plays an important role in conservation education and coordinated breeding programmes, helping to maintain a healthy, sustainable population while supporting long-term species survival. We’ll be sharing more updates as Aurora progresses, and we can’t wait for you to see her enjoying her newly improved vision over the new year.