New species spotted in Edinburgh

Edinburgh Zoo has welcomed a brand-new cat species this summer. Cleo the cheetah arrived yesterday (Thursday 1 August) from Fota Wildlife Park and is settling into her new home in the capital.  

Keepers at the Royal Zoological Society of Scotland are giving five-year-old Cleo the chance to get used to her new surroundings and hope visitors will be able to spot her soon.

In celebration of her arrival, the wildlife conservation charity has launched a prize draw campaign, giving one lucky winner the chance to be one of the first to meet Cleo up close, as well as being able to feed a choice of other amazing animals at the zoo.  

Alison Maclean, carnivore team leader at Edinburgh Zoo, said, “Welcoming cheetahs back to the zoo after 24 years is wonderful.  

“The species is vulnerable to extinction in the wild and we are hopeful we can bring in another cheetah soon to live with Cleo.

“Every entry into our prize draw helps our charity create a world where nature is protect, valued and loved, and offers a fantastic personalised opportunity to experience the zoo and our animals.” 

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