Species Care Workbook

Question 1: FOOD PREPERATION

LIONS

Feeding plan for lions:

• The lions each receive 1.6kg of meat twice a day
• The lions receive meat at 8h00 and 16h00 every day
• The meat varies between venison or beef.
• Pro-biotics/predator powder is added to meals for extra nutrients

Different stages of life

• Cub
• Juvenile
• Lion

Food stock cycle:

• Meat needs to be checked for freshness
• if old meat were given to lions they could easily fall ill
• meat needs to be correctly stored to reduce bacterial growth

CHEETAH

Feeding plans for Cheetahs:

• The Cheetah receives 1.110 kg of meat
• Receives meat at 08h00 and 16h00 each day
• meals consist of venison.
• (currently) 180g IAMS soaked in warm water is mixed into every meal
• Predator powder/ pro-biotics is mixed with meals daily

Different stages of life:

• Cubs
• Juvenile
• Cheetah

Food cycle:
refer to lions food cycle above.