The Philadelphia Zoo just welcomed another addition with the arrival of African lion Makini—which means which means “dignity” in Swahili-African dialect to the First Niagara Big Cat Falls exhibit. This big cat, born in March 2009 came from the Tulsa Zoo and Living Museum is settling well in to his new environment. He is currently in quarantine, a standard procedure, and is expected to debut to the public next week.
Click here to learn more about Makini's arrival at the Zoo. Keep checking back for more updates and photos or videos of Makini!
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A young Makini!