The Wilds Celebrates Birth of Cheetah Cubs

CUMBERLAND, Ohio – The Wilds is celebrating the birth of three cheetah cubs.

The cubs were born in mid-June to mother, Kuki, and father, Glenn. The litter, which includes two males and one female, marks the 12th cheetah litter born in The Wilds’ history and another milestone in the conservation facility’s collaborative cheetah breeding program.

Over the past several weeks, the cubs have continued to grow, become more active, and reach important developmental milestones. They have recently begun exploring outside the den where they were born as they discover their surroundings under Kuki’s attentive care. During their first veterinary examinations, the cubs also received their initial vaccinations, and all three were found to be healthy and developing well.

The Wilds is one of 10 dedicated breeding facilities participating in the Association of Zoos and Aquariums’ Cheetah Breeding Center Coalition. Working in partnership with the AZA Species Survival Plan®, the Coalition helps ensure cheetahs with the highest priority for breeding have the best opportunity to produce cubs, supporting a healthy, sustainable population in professional care.

Guests may have the opportunity to catch a glimpse of the cubs during select behind-the-scenes specialty tours in the coming weeks, depending on Kuki’s comfort level with introducing them to visitors. As the cubs continue to grow and reach new developmental milestones, additional viewing opportunities may become available.

The Wilds is open year round, with a full line of tour options running from May through October and specialty tours available from November through April. For more information about tours, conservation initiatives, events, and educational opportunities, please visit TheWilds.org and follow The Wilds’ social media accounts on Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn, and TikTok.