"The cheetah is classified as vulnerable with only 7,000 cheetahs remaining in the wild with numbers continuing to decline," states a press release. "In the United States, 303 cheetahs reside in 55 AZA accredited Zoos (Association of Zoos and Aquariums). Only 25 percent of the top Zoo's in the nation have cheetahs in their collection, so the Baton Rouge Zoo is delighted to bring a glimpse of these marvelous creatures to our communities."