Five African lion cubs born at Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo in December 2012 have been thriving and proliferating.
The cubs, consisting of two males and three females, are now between 17 and 23 pounds each. Visitors can see them playfully exploring their habitat with their mother, Mfisha, and aunt, Ahadi, at the zoo’s Cat Complex.
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The zoo held a naming contest on its Facebook page to give these cubs unique identities. After over 4,400 votes, the winning names were chosen, all reflecting African origins. The male cubs were named Taj, meaning “crown,” and Josiri, meaning “brave.”
The females were given the names Kya, which means “diamond in the sky,” Leela, meaning “night beauty,” and Zuri, which translates to “beautiful flower.”
These playful lion cubs are proving to be a hit with zoo visitors, romping around with their family, and are expected to continue drawing crowds in the coming months.
If you’re in the Omaha area, don’t miss seeing these adorable cubs and their family at Henry Doorly Zoo’s Cat Complex.
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