Lion party at Leipzig Zoo: Unusual birthday surprise for the animal babies

Von Kl Redaktion

The lions in the Leipzig zoo celebrate their first birthday!

in the Leipzig zoo, there was recently a special celebration in the Löwen enclosure. The four Löwen children Malu, Bahati, Themba and Amaru celebrated their first birthday. On this occasion, the Leipzig zoo surprised you with a special “birthday cake” of delicious treats, including an edible “candle”. The big cats visibly enjoyed the treats and shared the feast together. The visitors to the zoo were able to watch the birthday spectacle from a safe distance and were enthusiastic about the celebration.

The zoo director Jörg Junhold praised the positive development of the four young lions in the first year of life. Thanks to the care of her mother Kigali and the nursing team, the lion children have grown healthy and have already developed individual personalities. Malu is particularly close to his mother, while Themba is the strongest in the group. Amaru is characterized by black stripes in his mane and is independent, while Bahati is curious and open to new experiences.

a future full of changes in the Leipzig zoo

Although the lion family is currently living harmoniously, a farewell is imminent in the Leipzig Zoo. While Kigalis daughter remains with her mother, the three male young animals are expected to go their own way in the second year of life. The zoo plans to hand over the young lions to suitable owners to ensure a balanced pack in the long term. This decision also enables the integration of an adult lion with a suitable genetic equipment.

Therefore, visitors to the Leipzig zoo should take the opportunity to continue watching the young people in play and growing up before the ways of the young animals separate. Despite the upcoming farewell, the celebration for the first birthday of the lion children will remember and shows the importance of family cohesion and further development in the animal kingdom.

- Nag