Visitors to a zoo in the UK are falling in love with this adorably new arrival - a rare baby snow leopard.

Footage captured at Thrigby Hall Wildlife Gardens in Norfolk on July 1 showed the cute feline exploring its enclosure.

The snow leopard was born at the park to parents Mohan and Nima.

Thrigby Hall Wildlife Gardens is part of the European Endangered Species Breeding Programme to help create a safety net for endangered species in the wild.

Snow leopards are are classed as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, with around 4,000-6,000 left remaining in the wild.

This adorable & rare birth of a baby snow leopard to proud parents Mohan and Nima, can be seen at Thrigby Hall Wildlife Gardens in Norfolk.

Thrigby Hall Wildlife Gardens is part of the European Endangered Species Breeding Programme to help create a safety net for endangered species in the wild. Snow leopards are an endangered species and are classed as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, with around 4,000-6,000 left remaining in the wild.

Taken by Chris Purdey