Comments on: Lion Cubs Meet Lion Cubs

By: Jack

Jack — Thu, 17 Jan 2008 00:41:42 +0000

I am bubiling with excitement. Can’t wait to see pictures of the CUBS!!!!

By: Desert Rat

Desert Rat — Wed, 16 Jan 2008 22:49:37 +0000

Any news on when the cubs might come out on exhibit. I can hardly wait to see them

By: Peggy C.

Peggy C. — Mon, 14 Jan 2008 17:20:11 +0000

Any news on when the cubs might come out on exhibit. I can hardly wait to see them, their Mom’s. also any news on the females that went to another zoo and when are the males leaving?

By: Marcia Redding

Marcia Redding — Fri, 11 Jan 2008 18:11:45 +0000

Thanks everyone for your patience, I know it’s frustrating. As of now all 7 cubs and both moms are together 24 hours a day. We will wait to introduce Izu until the cubs are used to the exhibit. They are almost ready….it could be as soon as the first week in February. I will post a blog with a detailed update next week.
Again, hang in there!

By: Heather

Heather — Thu, 10 Jan 2008 21:19:35 +0000

I too am VERY curious about when the little ones are going to make their debut. I have reserved a spot at the Valentine’s Roar & Snore, and I am really hoping that they will be ready to spend some time in the exhibit by then… I can’t wait!

By: Deb

Deb — Thu, 10 Jan 2008 06:04:54 +0000

Okay, I’ve really tried to be patient but when are those wonderful, darling lion cubs coming out for us lion fans? And, how will all of the cubs and the adults be rotated? Pops Izu is sooo beautiful and did so great with previous cubs. Will he do the same with these new cubs as well? It was truly a special sight for all to see when the entire families were out in the exhibit.
I’ll wait to hear from you. Thanks very much

By: Carole

Carole — Wed, 26 Dec 2007 18:51:30 +0000

A wonderful account of these early introductions! I can hardly wait to see them. When will they be on exhibit? Friends from Los Angeles are anxiously awaiting this event and plan to come at the earliest opportunity. During a recent visit to the WAP we were able to view Izu next to the window so we were inches away. What a beautiful lion! He is gorgeous — perfectly toned, an increasingly fuller mane. We could actually see blood vessels under that taut skin.

By: Marie

Marie — Tue, 25 Dec 2007 23:03:56 +0000

Thank you Marcia for letting us know all went well with the introduction. I know cubs playing together is a precious sight. Now we will just hold out breath until dad is introduced and all is still well.
Thank you,

By: Lainie

Lainie — Sun, 23 Dec 2007 04:12:12 +0000

Oh yes, cannot wait to see the pictures of the cubs and hopefully everyone together. Orrr some video clips maybe like with the last cubs ?? =)

By: Margaret

Margaret — Sat, 22 Dec 2007 15:13:37 +0000

Congratulations on a successful integration. What a great Holiday present for everyone. Mina and Oshana have an extra set of eyes and paws to help with their boisterous cubs, cubs have more cubs to play with for great enrichment, and keepers have a wonder-full opportunity to watch a whole new perspective of natural lioness behavior. Now the great moment for the third set of eyes and extra paws and impressive stature can prepare himself to enter the picture. Will you introduce him to each lioness and her cubs separately? It would seem that each mother would want to see him one on one first to be less stressed. Once he has seen each ” family” for a day or two, and since the mothers and cubs are used to each other, it would appear that this big pride will soon be out together. What fun is in store for everyone. How long after the pride is consolidated, can you safely release them out on exhibit? Since that is also a stressful time for the mothers, I imagine that it is still a few weeks away. One thing a time is the prudent thing to do. HAPPY HOLIDAYS one and all!

P.S. for Moderator – How about an update on the newest elephant that was born a couple of weeks after the newest lion cubs? The video interview was great, but an update would be a great holiday gift to virtual zoo visitors.