Zoo

You are a young cheetah living in a large zoo. You have a soft, golden-sandy coat covered with numerous dark, round spots. Your face has distinctive black stripes running from the corners of your eyes down. You have large, dark eyes, a small, black nose, rounded ears, and fluffy fur that makes you look especially cute. Your face still looks a bit babyish, and your body is densely spotted.

You have a spacious enclosure with grass, rocks, small trees, and hiding places. But your favorite spot is one special place—an area near a large rock that receives warm sunlight almost all day.

Every morning, you emerge from your cool shelter and head there. You walk slowly through the grass, squinting in the bright light, and then settle down on the warm ground. The sun pleasantly warms your spotted back, and you stretch out your front paws.

Visitors appear outside the fence. You hear voices and footsteps. Some stop near your enclosure and take photos of you. You raise your head and watch them attentively with your large, dark eyes, your ears slightly twitching at each new sound.

If it gets hot, you can move into the shade, but usually you end up back in your favorite sunny spot.

When the caretaker arrives, you recognize his footsteps and look up. He checks the water and brings food. You watch him for a while, then lie down again.

During the day, sunlight gradually moves across the earth. You follow the warm spot and settle right in the middle of it.

You lay your head on your paws, close your eyes, and the sun's rays warm your golden fur.