Edinburgh Zoo announces death of 'charismatic' Domino the cheetah due to kidney disease
The cheetah arrived from a zoo in France last year
Edinburgh Zoo has announced the death of its 'charismatic' cheetah Domino, following a short illness related to kidney disease.
Domino died aged five on Tuesday, August 18, despite care from the zoo’s veterinary and keeper teams. The cheetah had arrived at Edinburgh Zoo from Zoo de Cerza, France in 2025, in the hopes that she would have cubs with male cheetah Billy.
Posting on social media, the zoo said: “We are saddened to share the news that Domino the cheetah has died at the age of five, following a short illness related to kidney disease.
“Despite the dedicated efforts of our veterinary and keeper teams, the decision was made to put her to sleep on Tuesday afternoon on veterinary advice.
“Domino was a wonderful, charismatic ambassador for her wild relatives. She brought joy to us all, especially her keepers.She will be greatly missed.”