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photo - full face head shot of kenya the lion, laying down, has beautiful mane of brown hair around neck and face, very intense yellow eyes, dark short muzzle, with mouth and nose, ears are very noticeable in its mane, looking intently at the camera

Louisville Zoo Says Sad Goodbye To Male Lion Kenya (Media Release)

November 10, 2017

With great sadness, The Louisville Zoo said goodbye to near 18-year-old male lion Kenya today. Find Out More

Categories: Media Releases Tags: Lion_African
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New Zoo Walkway Opens: Lions, Camels, Zebras Accessible Again

September 4, 2015

The Louisville Zoo is excited to announce that the new guest walkway near camel, lion, zebra and elephants is now open making these animal ambassadors once again accessible to Zoo guests. Find Out More

Categories: Media Releases, Zoo News Tags: Camel_Dromedary, Lion_African, Zebra_Hartmann’s Mountain

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