OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) – The Oklahoma City Zoo has welcomed three new additions to its family.
According to the Zoo, three male cheetahs, 2-year-old brothers Jabari, Hasani and Erindi, lately arrived from the Smithsonian’s National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute in Front Royal, Virginia.
The OKC Zoo takes half within the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA) Species Survival Plan (SSP) for cheetahs and acts as a non-breeding residence in help of the SSP.
According to Zoo officers, Jabari (Jah-baree) is Swahili for “fearless” or “brave one”, Hasani (Has-anee) is Swahili for “handsome”, and Erindi (Er-indee) is called for a protected reserve in Namibia, Africa, the place many cheetahs are rereleased.
The Zoo’s Predator Pass Habitat will home their “three new bachelors” in addition to present Zoo residents, 6-year-old brothers Boomer and Pete.
“Our carnivore team is thrilled to welcome Jabari, Hasani and Erindi ahead of the opening of Expedition Africa” mentioned Tyler Boyd, OKC Zoo’s curator of carnivores. “We have a long-standing history of conserving and protecting cheetahs and we are excited to connect our fans with not only this amazing species, but even more African wildlife.”
For extra information or to purchase tickets to see the three new cheetahs, go to the OKC Zoo’s website.
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