The Casela Nature Park is located in Mauritius and at the time, it was possible to walk with lions and as I was a regular attendee at Casela, I was granted special access into the Cheetah enclosure.

I was supported by a keeper and was able to take photos with the Cheetah cub, who had only recently arrived. At this age, they were very friendly and compliant. 

Whilst the Cheetahs remain accessible, it is no longer possible to access the lions. At the time, I was able to go for a walk with 2 lions, at a time. Sure, there were 3 keepers in attendance throughout the walk.

The rules were simple : don't run, don't scream, don't get in front of them and hold a stick between you and the lions. I was able to touch the lions, on the back. The cheetahs were, as you can see, a lot more docile and ameniable to being held. Not sure I would do that with a fully grown one.