Austin (KXAN) — The Austin Zoo welcomed the new year with new faces: two female cheetahs, 7-year-old Amina and 6-year-old Daya.
The Austin Zoo made the announcement on their Facebook page on December 31, 2022.
“Make sure you see our newest addition to our animal family, our two cheetahs, Amina and Daya,” the zoo said.
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Two new cheetahs arrive at the Austin Zoo. (Photo by KXAN/Frank Martinez) -
Two new cheetahs arrive at the Austin Zoo. (Photo by KXAN/Frank Martinez) -
Two new cheetahs arrive at the Austin Zoo. (Photo by KXAN/Frank Martinez)
The cheetahs arrived from the Metro Richmond Zoo in Virginia as part of the Zoological Association’s cheetah management program, zoo officials said. The program aims to extend the life of animals.
The zoo said it was the first time they had cheetahs.
The zoo is open Tuesday to Friday from 9:30 to 16:00 and Saturday to Monday from 9:30 to 17:00.
