Zoo in India gets three cheetahs from SA Posted on 24 August 2020 Three cheetahs from Ann Van Dyke Cheetah centre in South Africa have arrived at the Sri Chamarajendra Zoological Garden in Karnataka’s city of palaces as part of an animal exchange programme. The facility is popularly known as Mysuru/ Mysore Zoo. In a statement, the zoo said that one male and two female cheetahs had arrived on August 17. It is one of two zoos in India to house cheetahs. ‘This acquisition provides an opportunity to the Zoo visitors to see these endangered African cat species,’ reads the statement. View this post on Instagram Arrival of African Hunting Cheetah to Mysuru Zoo This is to inform that 1 male and 2 female African Hunting Cheetah acquired by Mysore Zoo from Ann Van Dyke Cheetah Center, South Africa arrived at Mysuru Zoo on 17/8/2020. Mysuru Zoo is one of the only two zoos in India to house Cheetahs. Earlier Mysuru Zoo housed Cheetahs from 2011 to 2019. This acquisition provides an opportunity to the Zoo visitors to see these endangered African Cat Species. Mysuru Zoo houses 5 species of big cats including Cheetah. This fastest terrestrial mammal will be displayed to the public after the quarantine period is over. A post shared by srichamarajendrazoomysore (@mysuru_zoo) on Aug 18, 2020 at 4:19am PDT The Zoo has previous experience housing cheetahs. From 2011-2019 the zoo had four cheetahs from a facility in Germany according to the zoo’s director, Ajit Kulkarni, who spoke to IANS. ‘Ours is the second zoo to house cheetahs after Nehru Zoological Park in Hyderabad. Though we had four of them from Germany since 2011, the last one died in 2019, as their life span is short, 12-14 years,’ said Kulkarni. The animals will reside in a 7,000 square metre fenced area. The three cats are currently in quarantine and will be released into their enclosure in September. Kulkarni explained that the zoo will be sending one of its species to South Africa as part of the exchange programme. The facility opened in 1892 and spans over 157 acres. Arrival of African Hunting Cheetah to Mysuru Zoo 1 male and 2 female African Hunting Cheetah acquired by Mysore Zoo from Ann Van Dyke Cheetah Center, South Africa arrived at Mysuru Zoo on 17/8/2020. Mysuru Zoo is one of the only two zoos in India to house Cheetahs. pic.twitter.com/nKEslKyOAu — Sri Chamarajendra Zoological Gardens (Mysore Zoo) (@Mysore_Zoo) August 18, 2020 Image credit: Twitter/ @Mysore_Zoo Related Posts Cape Town’s sustainability: Leading the way in environmental initiatives 1 June 2023 As National Environmental Month commences in South Africa, Cape Town stands proudly at the forefront... read more Kapama to host Safari Guide of the Year Awards 2023 1 June 2023 Kapama Private Game Reserve near Hoedspruit will host this year’s Safari Guide of the Year... read more Blood Lions relaunches for public viewing on YouTube 1 June 2023 Award-winning documentary feature film Blood Lions has been relaunched on YouTube for public viewing, creating... read more PREV ARTICLE NEXT ARTICLE
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