Big Shoes to Fill-Cincinnati Zoo

[girlofgaga63]

I saw the cat ambassador program years ago and it amazed me to this day

[sublime88sublime]

meow

[dobbins2550]

It hurts every time I hear about an animal's passing. It's a terrible thing that they cannot live as long as people. God rest Moya's beautiful heart.

[iamblackmo]

May be a question from ignorance: In general, how old are these cats before it becomes "unsafe" for most handlers to maintain regular contact with them? Are most cheetahs raised from birth desensitized to humans as the age? I am sure there is always an inherent risk with associated with handling mature animals such as big cats but I would love some insight to this matter! T

[CincinnatiZooTube]

@iamblackmo The only way to handle a Cheetah in this way involves a commitment of 24 hours a day for their first year by the trainers. If you go to our YouTube channel Cheetahdays you can actually see videos of the development of one of the young Cheetahs.

[iamblackmo]

@CincinnatiZooTube Thanks! I really respect your work with these animals!

[sailhobiecat]

That older cheetah was one of the most beautiful things I've ever seen. They are such such incredible animals. I have loved them all my life.

[JeffreyFields1968]

I'm srry. so srry. ur lose is very sad. Just remember, Moya is still in our hearts.

[stormspinner1]

I'm sorry for your loss. A beautiful, elegant animal, one who will be missed.