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Africa Trail - Predator Passage

African Lion

  • Zuri (F) 10/25/2017

  • Kamara (F) 10/25/2017

  • Azizi (means "precious" in Arabic and Swahili) (M) 6/3/2024

  • Jasiri (means "brave" in Swahili)  (M) 6/3/2024

*Scroll down or click "Read More" for video revealing names.

Identifying Features:

  • Zuri has a light crescent shaped patch on her forehead. Weight ~300 lbs (12/2024)

  • Kamara is a bit bigger than Zuri with a rounder head. Weight ~320 lbs (12/2024)

  • Jasiri is darken in color and has stronger black stripes on his forehead. He is very independent and will wander off on his own.

  • Azizi is very light blond in color and is currently the chunkier of the boys. (As of Oct 2024). Azizi is a mommas boy and will be closer to Zuri.

  • As of 12/17/24, the cubs weigh about 80 lbs each.

Click on "Read More" or scroll down for pictures.

History:

  • Our male, Boboo (8/16/2015) arrived on 3/10/2019 from Columbus Zoo

  • He passed away on 6/28/24, after an examination revealed he had an agressive cancer on his kidneys and spleen. 

  • Zuri & Kamara arrived from the Pueblo Zoo on 10/10/23. 

  • Zuri gave birth on 6/3/24 to two cubs, Azizi & Jasiri

  • The cubs remain in the nighthouse with their mom, but will make their debut on exhibit in October!

More Information:


Zuri & Kamara:

  • 6 year old sisters from the Pueblo Zoo arrived in Phx on 10/10/23

  • See below for photo of the girls

Azizi & Jasiri:

  • Born to mother, Zuri, and father, Boboo on 6/3/2024

  • Names chosen in public naming contest

Lion Diets at Phx Zoo:

  • Carnivore Diet (looks like ground beef) 5 lbs. each, 4 days a week

  • 2-3 pieces of chunk meat (.66 lbs), 6 days a week

  • Whole chicken 1 day a week

  • Bone day - Tuesdays

  • Zuri's diet is currently increased because she is nursing. The girls are fed separately to make sure they each get the appropriate amount.

The cubs have names!

Click here for video




















Thank-you, Steven Gotz, for the amazing photos!

https://www.facebook.com/steven.gotz.1952/

https://lightroom.adobe.com/shares/cc99858943f04ca29c0f9796c0b557df?



  • IUCN: Vulnerable

  • Lives in prides - only cat to live in multi-sex social groups

  • Females hunt cooperatively

  • Sleep 18-21 hours a day

  • Strong competition with spotted hyenas

  • Can live into early 20's in managed care



Zuri - small white crescent on forehead
























Kamara

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