A donation to the Caldwell Zoo will be used to expand the cheetah breeding facility. Author: Payton Weidman Updated: 8:47 PM CST December 22, 2020
TYLER, Texas Cheetahs are one of the fastest animals on land, but one of the species biggest threat is genetics. The big cats have a low rate of reproductive success and are not always able to reproduce.
As cheetahs face extinction, zoos like the Caldwell Zoo in Tyler, are working to ensure that won t happen.
The Caldwell Zoo is one of 11 breeding facilities in the United States for African cheetahs. Executive Director, Hayes Caldwell, says they had hoped to expand their facility in 2020 to help the population.