Mother Ajax and father Kasha are expecting a litter at the end of summer "This will be the first Amur leopard birth at the Santa Barbara Zoo in more than 20 years," shared the zoo There are fewer than 100 Amur leopards found in the wild and "approximately 200" in human care The most leopard-y location in all of the Golden State? Download our mobile app for iOS or Android to get the latest breaking news and local stories. Santa Barbara Zoo might first spring to your feline-fancying mind, thanks to the fact that the animal park's annual Snow Leopard Festival has become a must-visit for seekers of stunning spots, long whiskers, and the magnificent animals that rock both so well.