Cheetah Cubs

At nearly six months old the four cheetah cubs are doing extremely well and are very energetic!

The four, two of which are rare King Cheetahs, love to run around the exhibit playing amongst the many trees, logs and rocks, chasing each other. King cheetah are characterised by their distinct striped fur pattern that runs down their back.

The four cubs are definitely making sure their keepers are on their toes while thy're in the exhibit with the speedy cats. The cubs particularly enjoy chasing a rope that their keepers drag around the exhibit whilst running – but the cubs are too quick and soon pounce on the enrichment toy attached to the rope.

The birth of these four cubs is significant for the regional breeding program as neither mother Asali or father Masuka has bred before. Their genetics are extremely important as it is estimated that there are less than 10 King Cheetah living in the wild and only 60 in the world population.