While I was teaching in the UK for 1.5 weeks I found out that I was heading to South Africa. I ended up with just over a week there and had the fun of going to see Cheetahs and Lions!
The first place I went was the De Wildt Cheetah Center. It was amazing to get to pet a cheetah. Softer than I expected!
Ann Van Dyk has spent a good portion of her life bringing Cheetahs back from the edge of extinction. They are such amazing and FAST animals.
I was also amazed to learn that the African Wild Dog is nearing extinction as well. They have this crazy chirpy bark when they are hunting. I just keep wondering why they do not have a better name than just wild dog. Like big ear, or fluffy white tail, or chirpy dog… ? 
The Cheetah really is a beautiful cat!
After the De Wildt Cheetah Center a trip to Ukutula was perfect. If I remember correctly Ukutula means quiet place in Zuni It was amazing to get to hold baby lions!
These lions were about 4 weeks old. We then got to play with 2-3 month old. Then pet 5-6 month old as well as go for a walk with 1 year old!
The 2-3 month old lions really enjoyed chewing on my shoes!
What an amazing trip especially since I did not know that my trip to the UK would send me on to SA!
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Gwen Bettwy 