Panthera leo

The African Lion can run up to 60km/hr and leap up to 12 metres! Lions are some of the most revered animals in human history, thought of as a God in many cultures. Territorial and usually found in prides, it is the lioness' job to hunt while the male defends against intruders.

In June 2002 sisters 'Njeri' and 'Shinyanga', born at Mogo Zoo, arrived at Western Plains Zoo and were joined a month later by the male 'Jasiri' who was born at Melbourne Zoo.