The cheetah

In September (2004) it was Werribee Zoo's 21st anniversary - so they organised an 'event' - in the form of a painted cheetah prowling and snarling at unsuspecting early-morning train traveller's as they arrived at Flinders Street Station. The cheetah had to be ready to prowl by 0830 - so it was a 0300 start - and then a very cold prowl for anyone wearing just paint and bikini. (I'll stick to being a painter - modelling sounds way too adventurous!)

But prowling and snarling are tiring - so there were odd moment sof reflection as well.

oops! Something has caught her attention!

Just savaging a downed news photographer.

Proving to be just friendly after all.

Thanks to ..

Werribee Open Range Zoo has a web page - where you can find out about all they offer - cheetahs and much more.... Just click here

Images and text copyright R. Edgecombe, 2005