Animal Facts
Scientific Name
Acinonyx jubatus
Range
Savannah and grassland in eastern, western and southern Africa
Location in the Zoo
Carnivores
Cool Animal Fact
Their long black “tear marks” help reduce sunlight glare.
How We Help Save Them
- The Houston Zoo supports cheetah protection efforts in Africa through the Ruaha Carnivore Project’s Livestock guarding dog program.
- Conducting the first trial to test the effectiveness of specialized breeds of guarding dogs at preventing attacks on livestock around Ruaha, Tanzania.
- So far, 4 Anatolian Shepherds were placed with local farmers.
How You Can Help
- Visit the Zoo! Every time you visit the Houston Zoo, you help save animals in the wild.
- Donate now to save cheetahs in the wild
