Sha

Sha was born sometime in September 1996 on the border of Kruger National Park and orphaned as a tiny cub. She was rescued and raised by the Harri family, who tried numerous times to release her back to the wild but she kept returning home. Cheetah Outreach offered Sha sanctuary when they could no longer care for her. Despite multiple health issues, she has enjoyed a long life in a loving environment at our facility.

Thank you to the Harri family for sending Sha to us. Thanks to Gerda & Paul Hartely for adopting Sha.

Charlie

Along with her brothers Nyana-Spier and Moya, Charlie was part of the only litter born at Cheetah Outreach, on 15 September, 1997. Charlie chose not to participate in public encounters but remains an important part of the Cheetah Outreach family and may take part in any future breeding opportunities.

Thanks to Bearwood Lakes Golf Club of Surrey England for adopting Charlie.

Nkosazana (Zaza)

Nkosazana (Zaza) and her sister Savannah were born at the Ann van Dyk Cheetah Centre on 20 April, 2001. They joined our team at about four months of age and participated in public encounters for several years. Zaza and her sister were very close, and Savannah's death was a great loss to her. But she continues to enjoy love and attention from staff and volunteers on a regular basis.

We would like to thank Seagate Technology for their wonderful sponsorship of Nkosazana (which means Princess in Xhosa).

Thanks to Andrew & Sarah Rimmington for adopting Zaza.

Joseph

Joseph was born at the Ann van Dyk Cheetah Centre on 30 May, 2002 and hand-reared. He came to Cheetah Outreach with his brothers Kaya and Bryon at 3 1/2 months of age. Since then, he has been an essential part of our awareness programme, greeting visitors both at the facility and at venues throughout Cape Town.

Joseph is owned and kindly on loan by Wild Wild Wild in Africa

Thanks to Stephen Gold & Lynn Befera for adopting Joseph.

Hemmingway

Hemmingway was born at the Ann van Dyk Cheetah Centre on 19 May, 2005 and hand-reared with Engima at Cheetah Outreach, He takes part in our awareness programme, greeting visitors at our facility. Our biggest cat, Hemmingway is a stunning cheetah much admired by visitors.

Thanks to Jackie Harrison for adopting Hemingway.

Enigma

Enigma was born at the Ann van Dyk Cheetah Centre on 25 May, 2005 and hand-reared with Hemmingway at Cheetah Outreach. He takes part in our awareness programme, greeting visitors at our facility. Engima�s good-natured and friendly personality has made him a favourite with everyone at Cheetah Outreach.

Thanks to Ilana Liebenberg for adopting Enigma.

In Memoriam

Inca

Inca was born October 1990 and was the father of the only litter born at Cheetah Outreach: Nyana-Spier, Charlie-Girl and Moya. He sadly died on 5 March, 2002.

Inca was our founder cheetah and the backbone of the project. During his time at Cheetah Outreach, he reached the hearts of many visitors, volunteers and staff members who will never forget his gentle nature. Life at the facility will never be the same and we will miss his guiding presence.

Candy

Companion to Inca and mother to Nyana-Spier, Moya and Charlie. She was captive born on the 9th of October 1990, and is very much the heart of Cheetah Outreach. Candy, our successful breeding female, passed away at the age of eight and is missed by all of us

Nyana-Spier

Nyana was the first of a litter of three born at Cheetah Outreach on 15 September, 1997. Our most beautiful cat, he was a dedicated ambassador for many years, greeting visitors at both our facility and venues throughout Cape Town. His time of 6.19 seconds stood until 2009.

Nyana died 26 January, 2008. He is deeply missed by all.

Moya

Brother to Nyana-Spier and Charlie, Moya was part of the only litter born at Cheetah Outreach, on 15 September, 1997. At less than a year old, he joined the Cat Ambassador Program at the Cincinnati Zoo and served for many years as an ambassador for his species.

Moya died 26 January, 2009 and is sadly missed by all who knew him.

Kaya

Kaya was born at the Ann van Dyk Cheetah Centre on 30 May, 2002 and hand-reared. He came to Cheetah Outreach with his brothers Joseph and Byron at 3 1/2 months of age to take part in our awareness programme. Besides greeting visitors at our facility Kaya also joined our educational staff on school outings as an education ambassador.

Kaya was a gift of Kaya Wines (Overhex).

Kaya died 12 August, 2009. We miss you so much, Kaya.

Savannah

Savannah and her sister Nkosazana (Zaza) were born at the Ann van Dyk Cheetah Centre on 20 April, 2001. They joined our team at about four months of age and participated in public encounters for several years. Though they chose not to participate in our awareness programme anymore, they continued to receive love and attention from staff and volunteers, and enjoy their weekly runs.

Savannah died 4 November, 2009. Savannah, you left us too soon but you will continue to live on in our hearts forever.