COLCHESTER Zoo is looking to name its newborn cheetah cubs in honour of the NHS.

The five adorable cubs, born to mum Sia, are just over two weeks old and now have their eyes wide open for the first time.

Early signs are they are all healthy and keepers believe three are female and two are male.

A spokesman for Colchester Zoo said: "Now we have an idea of the genders, we’re starting to think of names for them.

"We would like to three of the names to begin with an N, H and S in honour of all the amazing frontline staff working hard to save lives.

"Naming three of the cubs in honour of the NHS is just one way in which we can show our appreciation for their dedication to protecting and saving lives whilst putting their own lives at risk."

Suggestions from the public and keepers will be collated over the next few weeks before the public is asked to vote for their favourites in exchange for donations to the zoo's operating fund.

Visit colchesterzoo.org for more information.