After being rejected by his mother, the new cheetah cub at Busch Gardens was not eating and having trouble gaining weight so the zoo keepers at Busch Gardens made the decision to hand-raise him.

Now, at a little more than two pounds - the weight of two bags of sugar, the cub is eating well, getting stronger and eagerly exploring his new home.

Once he is old enough, he will join the group of cheetahs living in Cheetah Run, the new habitat opening alongside the Cheetah Hunt launch coaster that will bring guests face to face with these agile predators.

Upon reaching maturity, he may also become an important part of Busch Gardens’ plans for a cheetah breeding programme that will help boost the population of these critically endangered animals.

For tickets to see the new Cheetah Hunt attraction, opening on 27^th May 2011 at Busch Gardens Tampa, visit www.seaworldparks.co.uk