Earth Optimism: Cheetahs
First come cubs, then comes species recovery. Find out how a thriving population in human care benefits wild cheetahs. On Earth Day weekend, April 21 to 23, the Smithsonian is convening the Smithsonian Earth Optimism Summit, an event about the science that's working to solve complex conservation challenges around the globe.
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December 16, 2025
A First Checkup, Cheetah Style ›
Get an inside look at how our animal care teams conduct a regular checkup on four tiny cheetah cubs.
November 15, 2025
Smithsonian Celebrates Birth of Four Cheetah Cubs ›
Keepers at the Smithsonian's National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute in Front Royal, Virginia are celebrating the births of a litter of cheetah cubs.
February 14, 2025
Wolves Born at Research Campus ›
Exciting news! A trio of maned wolf pups were born this winter at the Zoo's private conservation campus in Front Royal, Virginia.