Exciting moment to see our most elusive clouded leopard, Sang Dao, out and about with many guests around. The 10-year-old shy clouded leopard ventured out on our main Cats of the Canopy habitat to explore, groom and even chuff to her keepers (the sound you hear in the beginning). 🎥: Keeper Russell | Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium

Clouded leopard Jao Ying explores her outdoor Cats of the Canopy habitat and hunts for steak. Keepers have been working with the 15-year-old endangered clouded leopard to give her options. Jao Ying can choose whether to be in her private bedroom, indoor den, or main outdoor habitat. Keepers say today’s outdoor exploration is a big act of bravery for the elusive cat and are so happy with how well Jao Ying is doing. 😻 Jao Ying had her left eye removed after a tumor was discovered last year. She h