I LIVE IN AFRICA
African lions inhabit a wide range of habitats, from open plains to savanna grasslands. Most African lion populations can be found in the country of Tanzania, with smaller populations living in Kenya and Zambia.
I AM A CARNIVORE
This species primarily eats large animals, such as zebras and wildebeest. The female lionesses are the primary hunters and provide food for the pride.
AFRICAN LIONS ARE SOCIAL
A pride is composed of related females, including adults and cubs, and one male lion. Females usually stay in their mother’s pride for life, while young males will leave to compete for their own pride.
BORN WITH SPOTS
When lion cubs are born, they are covered in spots! Born looking similar to a leopard, cubs slowly lose their spots as they grow.
HELPING THE AFRICAN LION IN WILD
The Fort Wayne Zoo supports Lion Guardians, an organization that trains and supports a team dedicated to lion conservation and seek to achieve the long-term coexistence of humans and lions.
I AM IMPORTANT TO MY ECOSYSTEM
Lions are a top predator in their ecosystem; therefore, they play a crucial role in keeping a healthy balance of numbers among other animals, especially herbivores.
Due to fluctuating temperatures, African Journey may not always be open during the month of April. Many of the animals in our care do have temperature requirements where overnight and daily temperatures must both reach a certain point consistently to ensure the safety and wellbeing of the animals in our care. Please consider calling the morning of your visit at (260) 427-6800 to see if African Journey is open.