Six Flags Discovery Kingdom Welcomes 6 Cheetah Cubs

Six Flags Discovery Kingdom in Vallejo has welcomed six cheetah cubs to its animal attractions, the theme park announced Thursday morning.

Five female cheetah cubs and one male cub are now in the park’s care as part of a collaboration with the Zoological Association of America’s Animal Management Program in partnership with the Metro Richmond Zoo in Virginia, according to details in a release from Six Flags Discovery Kingdom.

Female cubs Imani, Dakari, Makena, Duma and Shuri are between 8 and 10 months old, and male cub Kalahari is 3 months old.

"We are excited to have Imani, Dakari, Makena, Duma, Shuri, and little Kalahari join us as the newest members of the family of animals we care for at Six Flags Discovery Kingdom," Animal Care Director Eric Calvo said in a statement. "Expert caregivers will be providing them with around-the-clock care for the next few months both backstage and at their new exhibit, Cheetah Creek, where guests will have the unique opportunity to watch them play and interact with each other and their caregivers."

The park is partnering with the Cheetah Conservation Fund to bring awareness to the efforts to help animals in the wild, particularly cheetahs, which are listed as vulnerable on the International Union for Conservation of Nature red list of threatened species, park officials said.

Other additions at the theme park in 2023 are the following new animal interaction programs:

• Dolphin Discovery – Swim alongside these amazing ocean creatures.
• Wildlife Adventure Tour – An intimate and private tour around the park with awe-inspiring meetings with the park’s majestic animals.
• Sharks in the Dark – Sleep overnight in the park’s Shark Experience amongst the calm shadows of these creatures of the deep.
• Backstage Safari – Go behind the scenes and learn how the park’s animal care specialists care for the unique assembly of animals at Six Flags.
• Merlin’s Fins & Friends – Come face-to-face with the park’s famous Bottlenose Dolphins.
• Paint N’ Create – Create a truly unique work of art with a dolphin or penguin.
• Cain’s Lion Encounter – Discover the unique personalities of the park’s lion pride.
• Sal’s Slither & Scales – Burrow into the fascinating world of reptiles.

Six Flags Discovery Kingdom currently is open on weekends, including some Fridays. Check the park website for specific days and hours.