12/05/2025
🌍🐆 International Cheetah Day is here, and we’re celebrating one of the world’s most iconic—and increasingly threatened—animals: the cheetah!
Cheetahs play a vital role in healthy ecosystems by keeping prey populations in balance. But with only about 7,000 left in the wild and their habitat rapidly shrinking, conservation efforts are more important than ever.
At the Honolulu Zoo, we’re honored to care for our three cheetah sisters—Fawkes, Nagini, and Picket. These incredible ambassadors help guests discover:
✨ How each cheetah’s spots are completely unique
✨ The special adaptations that make them the fastest land mammal
✨ Their distinct personalities and behaviors
✨ Why their species needs protection now more than ever
Fun Facts:
⚡ They accelerate faster than most sports cars
🏁 Their long tail acts like a rudder for balance at high speeds
🎶 They communicate with chirps, purrs, and yips—not roars
Join us in celebrating these remarkable animals and learn how you can support conservation atinternationalcheetahday.com. 💛🐆
