Greenville Spartanburg Asheville Anderson, SC, September 4, 2026 — The Greenville Zoo has announced the names of its two young Amur Leopard cubs: Kingston and Devon. The two cubs, which are a species listed as critically endangered, are now beginning to make appearances in the zoo’s main leopard exhibit, offering visitors a new opportunity to observe them.

Amur Leopards are one of the rarest big cat species in the world. The naming of Kingston and Devon marks a significant moment for the zoo’s conservation efforts and public engagement. While the summary did not provide specific details regarding the cubs’ birth dates, their parents, or the exact timeline of their introduction to the exhibit, their public debut is underway.

Visitors to the Greenville Zoo can now potentially see Kingston and Devon as they explore their habitat. This introduction is part of the zoo’s ongoing commitment to showcasing endangered species and educating the public about conservation challenges and successes. Further details about the cubs’ development and their integration into the exhibit were not immediately available.


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