In the Animals section:
Updated: November 11, 2011
Watch our video of the cubs “carving” pumpkins. The cubs have just reached their 5 month milestone and are getting bigger and stronger every day. They are all over 50 pounds now! Their favorite thing to do is to play with anything and everything!
Updated: September 6, 2011
This past Labor Day weekend, the Birmingham Zoo invited friends and family to meet the new Royal Family! The red carpet was literally “rolled-out” as the public got the first opportunity to view the five African lion cubs on exhibit with their parents.
The four-day holiday weekend featured face painting, royal crowns, endless photo opportunities of the cubs, special Keeper chats and a naming contest. People were encouraged to submit their favorite name for the 5th cub – a male – and the winner of the naming contest, along with the cub’s new “name”, will be revealed on Monday, September 12th.
Stay turned for frequent updates on the entire Royal Family!
Updated: August 3, 2011
The five African lion cubs at the Birmingham Zoo are healthy, thriving and becoming more agile every day. Akili continues to be a very doting and attentive mother. The cub’s dad, Kwanzaa, is also taking his role as a parent very seriously. He keeps a watchful eye to ensure that none of the five ever venture too far away.
Updated: July 13, 2011
The Birmingham Zoo proudly announced the May 25 birth of five African Lion cubs to first-time mom, Akili, and dad, Kwanzaa. While all five cubs are currently off exhibit and experiencing valuable bonding time with their mom, the Zoo invites you to check-in on the newest “royal” family as they grow and progress. This is your very own opportunity to get to know the cubs before they make their public debut!
You won’t want to miss a single moment of their journey, so be sure to follow the Zoo on Facebook, Twitter and check the Zoo’s website often for exclusive updates, videos, photos, news and much more!
VIDEOS OF THE CUBS:
Check out videos of the first, second, and third lion cubs being born, and all fivecubs nursing with mom, Akili.
A video of all five cubs, along with both mom, Akili and dad, Kwanzaa, can be seen here!
Asha, one of the female lion cubs can be seen playing with mom, Akili, by clicking here!
