The zoo emphasized that Africa’s lion population has declined by half in the past 25 years due to poaching and habitat loss New cubs have taken their place in the circle of life at a New Orleans zoo.

Lion gestation is approximately 110 days, after which females give birth to a litter of 1 – 6 lion cubs weighing about 3 pounds (1.4kg) and completely dependent on their mothers. African lions have ...

March came in like a lion—four lions, to be exact! We are excited to announce that over the weekend, 9-year-old Shera gave birth to a litter at the Great Cats exhibit. Their delivery March 2 spanned a ...

The pride prepares to take on a massive herd of buffalo, meanwhile one of the prides Lioness has just given birth to 3 cubs.

The park’s lions reside in a six-acre habitat that includes indoor care quarters which feature multiple dens designed for birthing, introductions and daily husbandry. Lion gestation is approximately ...