– A new African lion cub makes his debut at Lincoln Park Zoo's Pepper Family Wildlife Center Saturday.
"Pilipili has continuously surpassed critical milestones and grows more curious of his surroundings each day," said Curator of Mammals Mike Murray."This morning, it was exciting to see him explore his outdoor habitat for the first time and see his inquisitive nature in action. As he grows bigger and stronger, he'll have the chance to explore all of the unique features his habitat offers, such as climbing trees for vertical complexity and thermal zones for cooling and heating.
The cub will have regular access to the exhibit beginning May 28. The lion pride, including the cub, will be visible intermittently as they have the choice to spend time behind the scenes or in hidden areas of their habitat, according to zoo staff. "The African Lion Species Survival Plan among accredited zoos is important to this vulnerable species, with lion populations having declined for the past 100 years," Murray said."A journey through Pepper Family Wildlife Center tells the story of coexistence and the importance of conservation efforts in northern Tanzania. Seeing the cub, in addition to the rest of the pride, up close provides guests with a unique opportunity to connect with this magnificent species.
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