Dr Mayukh Chatterjee, Regional Field Programme Manager for Asia at Chester Zoo, added:
“While this birth is a significant moment for snow leopard conservation, our work to help this species thrive extends far beyond our zoo.
“We’re working alongside The Snow Leopard Trust and communities in countries like Kyrgyzstan to protect snow leopards in the wild, while also improving livelihoods for people who live alongside them.
“The birth of a cub here in Chester, alongside our conservation work in the wild, is a powerful symbol of what we can achieve together to help these iconic big cats thrive long into the future.”