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Kenya the Lion
A new male lion named Kenya has taken up
residence in the Zoo’s Lion Exhibit. He is 5 years old and weighs about
500 pounds. Described as a “handsome cat” by some, he is a tawny golden
brown color with a very impressive mane. He came to the Louisville Zoo
from St. Paul’s Como Zoo in Springfield, Missouri.
Kenya joins
7-year-old female twins Amanda and Kariba. For safety reasons he will
be gradually introduced to the females one at a time.
These lions will not
breed because the lineages of Amanda and Kariba can not be adequately
documented. They were born at the Wildlife Way Station, a sanctuary for
former pets in California. However, having the three lions together
will provide a more realistic social grouping for the animals.
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