Zoos

Cheetah Run

★★★★☆ 4.7 (15 reviews)

📍 Tampa, FL 33612

🌐 buschgardens.com/tampa/zoo/animals/cheetahs

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🕐 Hours

Monday	10 AM–6 PM
Tuesday	10 AM–6 PM
Wednesday	10 AM–6 PM
Thursday	10 AM–6 PM
Friday	10 AM–8 PM
Saturday	10 AM–8 PM
Sunday	10 AM–8 PM

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About Cheetah Run

Cheetah Run is a zoo in Tampa, FL. Cheetah Run houses 9 individual cheetahs with distinct names: Kasi, Chase, Dash, Qi, Nave, Keyara, Kabisa, Tendai, and Thabo. Rated 4.7 out of 5 stars by 15 visitors.

Quick Facts

Type: Zoo
Location: Busch Gardens Tampa
Main Attraction: 9 cheetahs with live demonstrations
Experience: Animal interactions with trainers and educational programs

💡 Did You Know?

⭐Cheetah Run houses 9 individual cheetahs with distinct names: Kasi, Chase, Dash, Qi, Nave, Keyara, Kabisa, Tendai, and Thabo
⭐The attraction offers interactive trainer demonstrations and educational presentations about cheetah behavior and training processes, with trainers noted as knowledgeable and informative
⭐Cheetah Run is frequently confused with the Cheetah Hunt roller coaster at the same park, though they are separate attractions—one is an animal exhibit and one is a ride

💬 What Visitors Say

💡Time your visit to coincide with Cheetah Run demonstrations to see the cheetahs actively running and get to interact with knowledgeable trainers who provide detailed explanations about cheetah behavior and training methods.
💬Don't confuse Cheetah Run (the animal exhibit) with Cheetah Hunt (the roller coaster) — they are separate attractions. Cheetah Run features 9 individual cheetahs including Kasi, Chase, Dash, and others that you can observe and learn about.
💡Plan to spend time interacting with the trainers at Cheetah Run, as visitors consistently praise their friendliness and informative presentations about the cheetahs' care, health, and the training process — this is a key part of the educational experience.
💡The cheetahs at this facility are visibly well-cared-for and active throughout the day, so there's good probability of seeing them in action whether they're playing or resting, making it suitable for multiple visits throughout your stay in Tampa.