Zorro was born in a litter of 4 cheetah cubs. We had to take him and his sister Pixie away from their mother as she was constantly carrying them around in her mouth and there was a worry that she would badly hurt them.
He is one of our running cheetahs and is such an amazing sight to see.
COMMON NAME:Â CheetahÂ
SCIENTIFIC NAME:Â Acinonyx jubatus
TYPE:Â Mammals
DIET:Â Carnivore
GROUP NAME:Â Coalition
AVERAGE LIFE SPAN IN THE WILD:Â Up to 12 years
SIZE:Â Â 70-90Â cm (28-36 in) high at shoulder
WEIGHT:Â 35-65 kg (77-144 lbs)
Videos
Interesting Facts
Would you like to adopt a wild child?
Click on one of the species below to see who’s available!
Thank you for making a difference!
Every little help assists us to give these animals the care that they so rightly deserve. We would like to thank everyone for their ongoing support!
We value your feedback!
We would love to hear from you! We are always working towards the best conservation methods and where we can improve on our visitor’s experience. Suggestions and ideas are always welcome. Please share your review with us on our Google Business Listing.
©2024,
The Ann van Dyk Cheetah Centre – De Wildt. All Rights Reserved.
Designed, Developed and Maintained with 
 by Postt.
Kibwe & Beshte The Cheetahs
Adoption Packages
You will receive a certificate to acknowledge your adoption as well as a photograph of your wild child via e-mail, this applies to all adoption levels.
Bronze
Adoption package for R200 per year includes:
Certificate of adoption
A photograph of your “wild child”
Update via email during the year
Information booklet
Silver
Adoption package for R600 per year includes:
Certificate of adoption
A photograph of your “wild child”
Update via email during the year
Annual open day for 2 guests
Information booklet
Gold
Adoption package for R1200 per year includes:
Certificate of adoption
A photograph of your “wild child”
Update via email during the year
1 x 30-minute walking tour
Annual open day for 2 guests
Information booklet
Sapphire
Adoption package for R2500 per year includes:
Certificate of adoption
A photograph of your “wild child”
Update via email during the year
1 x Cheetah run &Â 30-minute walking tour for 2 guests
Annual open day for 2 guests
Information booklet
Platinum
Adoption package for R3600 per year includes:
Certificate of adoption
A photograph of your “wild child”
Update via email during the year
1 x Cheetah run & 30-minute walking tour for 4 guests
Annual open day for 2 guests
Information booklet
Diamond
Adoption package for R4800 per year includes:
Certificate of adoption
A photograph of your “wild child”
Update via email during the year
1 x Cheetah run & tour for 2 guests
Annual open day for 2 guests
Information booklet
Tanzanite
Adoption package for R6000 per year includes:
Certificate of adoption
A photograph of your “wild child”
Update via email during the year
1 x Cheetah run & tour for 4 guests
Annual open day for 2 guests
Information booklet
