Unfortunately, cheetahs are endangered due to things like habitat fragmentation, the illegal pet trade, and human-wildlife conflict. The Cincinnati Zoo supports many programs that help cheetahs in their native ranges in Africa. One such program is Cheetah Outreach, which works with local communities to ensure the survival of the species. Something they do that we love to highlight is their guard dog program. They breed livestock dogs and give them to farmers in Africa to protect their flocks of sheep and other farm animals from predators like cheetahs. This can significantly reduce human-wildlife conflict and reduce the amount of cheetahs harmed when they are near livestock areas. They do so much more than just livestock dogs, so if you’re interested they have a fantastic website that details all of their efforts and even includes some super cute pictures! A portion of each ticket sale here at the zoo goes toward supporting conservation programs like Cheetah Outreach, so every time you visit, you are helping to save cheetahs in Africa!
International Cheetah Day 2024: Meet Two Tiny New Ambassadors!
