ISSAQUAH, Wash. – There is a cause for celebration, and pride, for wildlife in Issaquah as the Cougar Mountain Zoo welcomes new African lion cubs. Zoo officials are hopeful this is a step in the right direction for conservation of the species as global organizations try to save them from endangerment.
Two of the three cubs are female, and one is male. They are still young, just about one month old, according to a statement from CMZ. The cubs were all born in Tanganyika Wildlife Park.
What they’re saying: — “This is an incredibly special moment for our zoo community,” said Jarod Munzer, Director at Cougar Mountain Zoo. “Welcoming these young lions allows us to share their story and raise awareness about the urgent need to protect their wild counterparts.”
Zoo officials stopped short of releasing an official date for when visitors will be able to see the new pride. However, they said people coming to the zoo will soon see the cubs in their specially-designed nursery habitat. …