Comments on: Golden Girls in Their Golden Years

by: Alex

Sat, 23 Feb 2008 14:39:15 +0000

I have a couple of questions-
Why are they not with the other lions in lion camp with all the cubs?
Are they related to any other lions at the zoo?

Moderator’s note: The two “Golden Girls” live at the San Diego Zoo. Lion Camp with its newest cub members is located at the Zoo’s Wild Animal Park facility.

by: Hali

Thu, 21 Feb 2008 05:32:54 +0000

Thank you everyone for your comments on the lion blog. Questions have come up from several of you that I will be answering in a future blog. It may take me a bit to get all the facts organized, but I promise to respond soon. Stay tuned! Hali

by: Chari Mercier

Wed, 20 Feb 2008 23:46:24 +0000

Hi, Hali! I have a question for you, ok? I read your blog about the 2 lioness sisters, and I thought that was very good in the way you described how these 2 girls get along. Sounds like human sisters to me! My question is this: Why are these lionesses called Transvaal lionesses, and where do these lions usually come from? I’ve never heard of lions having a particular species name to them. I thought that lions were pretty much from the same species line and were just called lions. Can you explain that to all of us? We will all appreciate it alot! Take care of these 2 precious girls!
Thanks,
Chari Mercier
St. Pete, FL

by: Sayuri

Wed, 20 Feb 2008 18:30:24 +0000

I’ve been having good luck with the ladies lately. I seem to be able to catch them when they are up front and awake. But I still haven’t manged to witness them playing.

by: Jack

Wed, 20 Feb 2008 16:11:00 +0000

WOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Questions:

1.Are they new @ the zoo?
2.Did either of them have cubs?
3.Is there a male lion in their exhibit?
4.Do they interact with the young female and male(the ones that were in the Wild Park but got moved?

by: Bernice

Wed, 20 Feb 2008 00:25:43 +0000

Wow, they are beautiful indeed! Thanks for the wonderful tribute to these two magnificent ladies. I love how they are so loving with each other…sisters and best friends in life.

by: Lainie

Tue, 19 Feb 2008 23:05:15 +0000

Thank you so much Hali for a great story and obvious tribute to the ladies! Cant wait to get to the zoo soon and check them out. =)

by: Judy J

Tue, 19 Feb 2008 20:45:43 +0000

Thank you Hali!

These gorgeous sisters are so endearing! To be able to be with each other through old age is a blessing to them both. Made possible by all the wonderful staff of the Zoo and their dedication and love. Would that we all could go through old age so well cared for and beloved. They are truly “Golden Girls” more precious than gold itself. Bless them and all who provide their care.

Blessed Be, Judy J

by: Carole

Tue, 19 Feb 2008 20:20:37 +0000

I always look in on them during zoo visits — beautiful, mature cats. Thanks for the lovely insight into their lives.

by: Margaret

Tue, 19 Feb 2008 20:13:21 +0000

Thanks, Hali,

What a wonderful story about two fabulous girls! They are blessed to be together to live out their golden years in the lap of luxury at SDZ with thousands of admirers visiting them all year long. Since you did not mention it, I am wondering if either of them had cubs during their time in captivity. How long have they been at SDZ? What is the average life span for lions in captivity?