Jacksonville Zoo adds 2 new, adorable cheetahs

19-month-old sisters came from Cincinnati Zoo

Penny Sue stands above Mary Jo. (Photo courtesy: Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens)

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – The Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens recently added two new, adorable cheetahs. 

The 19-month-old sisters, named Mary Jo and Penny Sue, came from the Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical Garden. 

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You can tell them apart, the Jacksonville Zoo said, because Mary Jo has thick, distinctive black markings on her face.

The Jacksonville Zoo posted photos of the beautiful cheetahs on Facebook, encouraging people to come out and see them soon. 


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