Nandankanan Zoological Park gears up to welcome African Cheetahs

In a delightful development for wildlife enthusiasts and tourists alike, Nandankanan Zoological Park in Bhubaneswar is preparing to host African cheetahs for the very first time. The upcoming arrival of these magnificent sprinters marks a significant milestone in the zoo’s conservation initiatives and is expected to greatly boost visitor interest.

According to initial reports, construction and habitat preparation for the cheetah enclosure are currently in progress. A specially designed viewing gallery is being developed so visitors can observe the animals safely and closely. To ensure clear visibility, a high-quality glass viewing panel reportedly being imported from Thailand is set to be installed, adding a premium experience to the exhibit.

The new habitat will be enriched with herbivores to encourage natural hunting instincts, allowing the cheetahs to display behaviour closer to what they would in the wild. Known as the fastest land animals, capable of sprinting up to 120 km per hour, their presence is expected to become one of the biggest attractions at Nandankanan.

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Sources indicate that the Central Zoo Authority has already granted approval for Nandankanan to house Cheetahs. This will be particularly significant as there are currently no cheetahs present in the zoo.

Notably, India has already initiated efforts to revive cheetah populations, with 20 African cheetahs previously relocated to Kuno National Park in Madhya Pradesh in two phases. Of these, 10 are currently in the park, while 16 have been released into the wild.