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Trio of lion cubs named ahead of world lion day

September 4, 2025September 30, 2025adminLeave a Comment

Three African lion cubs at Taronga Western Plains Zoo have been named in time for World Lion Day, celebrated globally on August 10. The male cub has been named Nguvu, the Swahili word for ‘strength,’ while his sisters have been named Mzuri (‘good’ or ‘beautiful’) and Kaari (‘young girl’ or ‘daughter’ in Kenyan culture). According to Senior Lion Keeper […]

Taronga Western Plains Zoo ends year on high note

February 8, 2024January 23, 2024adminLeave a Comment

Taronga Zoo is ending the year with good news all round. On October 4 – International Zookeeper Day – lion keepers at Taronga Western Plains Zoo in Dubbo, New South Wales, welcomed three lion cubs, born late in the evening. “The cubs are doing really well, they’re hitting all their milestones,” zookeeper Melanie Friedman said. […]