From the cubs we moved on to The Devils – while the cubs are playful, these kids are naughty. They’re just learning to hunt; we were warned to be mindful that while we might be patting the cute one in front of us there were probably 3 of them sneaking up from behind, ready to pounce!

Sticks are used to distract them or to push them away if they get too boisterous. Or to tickle them.

Then we moved on to the big guns. As we walked up, a chain reaction of blood curdling roars reverberated around the park. Even from the safe side of the fence it was chilling. Imagine being lost in the African savannah and hearing that sound! You wouldn’t rate your chances of making it to breakfast; not yours anyway.

Ah. The tourists are here. Delightful.

The female hyena was entertaining. They can break a giraffe’s femur with a single bite.

The cheetah brothers, acting nonchalant.