Bronx Zoo in Bronx County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

Species Survival Plan / A Snow Leopard Family Tree

Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), March 5, 2022

1. Species Survival Plan / A Snow Leopard Family Tree Marker

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Species Survival Plan
The Species Survival Plan (SSP) is a program administered by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA) that coordinates breeding efforts among zoos to maintain genetically diverse and stable populations of animals.

The Wildlife conservation Society is a leading participant in the Snow Leopard SSP, with more than 70 cubs born at the Bronx Zoo since 1966. Bronx-born snow leopards now live in Europe, Australia, Japan, and Russia, as well as the United States.

A Snow Leopard Family Tree
The SSP matches zoo animals from around the country. Matching unrelated animals helps keep the gene pool diverse and strong. Following the family tree of a cub born here in the Bronx in spring 2013.

Erected by American Conservation Society.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Animals • Environment • Science & Medicine. A significant historical year for this entry is 1966.

Location. 40° 50.919′ N, 73° 52.61′ W. Marker is in Bronx, New York, in Bronx County. It is in Bronx Zoo. Marker can be reached from Jungle World Road south of Bronx River Parkway, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Bronx NY 10460, United States of America. Touch for directions.

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At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Research in Nepal (a few steps from this marker); One Cat Linking Two Countries (a few steps from this marker); Dholes are Endangered (within shouting distance of this marker); Hope for a Rare Species (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Look for the Skeleton (about 700 feet away); Tommies: Tiny but Tough (about 700 feet away); Trumpeter Swan (about 700 feet away); Nyala: An African Antelope (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Bronx.

Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), March 5, 2022

2. Species Survival Plan / A Snow Leopard Family Tree Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on February 17, 2023. It was originally submitted on March 9, 2022, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 200 times since then and 44 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on March 9, 2022, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.