De Wildt Cheetah Breeding Station

　　Introduction   The De Wildt Cheetah Breeding Station is located along the R566 highway between Pretoria and Brits. In the past, it was believed that cheetahs in captivity could not reproduce, but De Wildt proved this notion wrong. The work carried out at De Wildt also demonstrated that the extremely rare king cheetah—characterized by stripe-like markings rather than the usual cheetah spots—is not a distinct species, but rather the result of both parents carrying recessive genes. In addition to cheetahs, the sanctuary is also home to wild dogs, wild cats, and brown hyenas.     Admission / Opening Hours   Opening hours: Saturday and Sunday. Guided two-hour open safari vehicle tours of the park are available on Saturday from 8:30 AM to 2:00 PM and on Sunday from 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM, but must be booked in advance.

　　 Pretoria, South Africa