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Jennifer Russell

Four stunning cheetahs arrive at Five Sisters Zoo - the first in Scotland

Four cheetahs have arrived at Five Sisters Zoo and are looking forward to seeing animal fans from next month.

The iconic big cats named - Ijubane, Artimis, Velox and Ashanti - arrived at the West Lothian zoo at the beginning of March and have been enjoying time to settle into their new surroundings.

The Cheetahs are the only ones in Scotland and have been seen for the first time in new images released by the West Calder zoo.

Looking stunning, the animals can be seen enjoying life in their new home and being outside in the sand for the first time.

One of the cheetahs relaxing (Five Sisters Zoo)

Posting on Facebook, Five Sisters Zoo shared its excitement for the latest additions: "We are delighted to introduce you all to our four stunning Cheetahs, Ijubane, Artimis, Velox and Ashanti

"We welcomed the iconic big cats at the beginning of the month and we have been giving them some time to settle in."

The exhibit will be partly open for viewing from April 1st with a view to have it fully open by May.

To book tickets and to find out more, click here.

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