Osa Johnson and "Bong"

This photo of Osa Johnson and the Johnsons’ pet cheetah Bong was taken at the San Diego Zoo in 1932. The Johnsons kept Bong in their New York City apartment and would walk him in Central Park. They later donated him to the San Diego Zoo, where he often accompanied zoo director Belle Benchley whenever she spoke before local luncheon clubs and at educational events.