GRAND RAPIDS, MI - John Ball Zoo has welcomed two new lions ahead of opening to the public for its 2025 season. Last week, ...

Lions typically live 10 years in the wild and 20 in captivity. Oto surpassed this lifespan and retained a glossy coat, ...

Amara, a six-year-old female lion, and her 9-year-old male companion, Upepo, come to Grand Rapids at the recommendation of ...

The three male kittens are part of the center’s native species conservation program. The species ranges from northern Mexico into the United States.

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ALDERSON, W.Va. (WCHS) — If you've ever been to the small community of Alderson in Greenbrier County, you may have noticed the large number of lion statues and symbols all over town. The citizens ...

With Ajia’s passing, the zoo's male lion Loid will be watched closely and provided with some extra toys and treats to keep him busier. Unlike many adult male lions who seem content to be ...

The zoo staff described Ajia as a “very good girl” who bonded easily with male lion Loid when he arrived to the habitat in 2017. She enjoyed regular training sessions with her zookeepers ...

After teasing a big announcement, the zoo on Thursday announced it had brought in two new lions: A 6-year-old female named Amara and a 9-year-old male name Upepo. The two, who are not a breeding pair, ...