Comments on: Lion Cubs becoming Mobile

By: Marie

Marie — Tue, 04 Dec 2007 18:01:35 +0000

I'm so glad the babies are all doing well. I have learned that the mothers usually bring their cubs back to the pride at about six weeks. Will this be the time that you allow the babies to be with each other? It's great that there isn't a big difference in age. (No one to play the part of bully when they are all equal in size.) Please post the photos soon. I'm so anxious to see them. Thank you for your kind discriptive updates. I can almost see the dens in my mind.

By: Margaret

Margaret — Mon, 03 Dec 2007 15:38:57 +0000

Thanks for the update. Can't wait to hear more, and see some pictures of the new little cubs. To bad they aren't big enough to be outside for the Lights Festival. Are the " boys" out at night like they were last year? It sounded like such an awesome opportunity for the 2006 cubs and visitors, and that everyone really enjoyed it.

By: Jack

Jack — Sun, 02 Dec 2007 04:34:15 +0000

Thanks for the update, can't wait to find out names!!

By: Mae in NJ

Mae in NJ — Sat, 01 Dec 2007 14:16:30 +0000

Can't wait to see the photos! Love the description about them being the " roundest lions" you've ever seen.
The mothers are obviously very healthy and well nourished and able to provide lots of milk to their hungry cubs taking advantage of all the milk they can guzzle.

By: Chari Mercier

Chari Mercier — Sat, 01 Dec 2007 02:59:38 +0000

I was hoping that you all would have some pics of the lion babies by now! Please don't make us wait until they are on exhibit, ok? Would love to see these babies while they are still little! Sounds like these cubs are starting to get their legs under them now! Zhen Zhen, the baby panda, is getting her legs going and has started walking herself, so the panda baby and the lion babies are starting to walk pretty much at the same time! That's cool! It also sounds like that these cubs will be able to get along pretty well once you are able to get all 7 of them together in a few weeks. Now, that will fun to watch when they all do get together! All seven of them will be running around chasing each other, jumping on each other, and I will feel sorry for Izu the dad, because he will be the subject of all 7 of his " kids" jumping on him soon! Oh boy…….
Have fun with your precious cubs! Oh yeah—please let us know what their names are as soon as you can, ok? They all do need names real soon.
Chari Mercier
At. Pete, FL

By: Bernice

Bernice — Sat, 01 Dec 2007 01:56:52 +0000

Thanks for the update! It's so cute and endearing how the mommies are showing off their babies to each other. I'm sure they will have no problem when they're all reunited! I can't wait to see daddy Izu's reaction to his seven - seven!! - precocious piglets!!

By: Peggy

Peggy — Sat, 01 Dec 2007 00:49:08 +0000

Thank you for the update, I bet they are just adorable, I can hardly wait to see them on exhibit. This is a nice holiday with all of the cubs doing so well and the Moms being so good with them and relaxed. I am glad to hear Izu gets to see the cubs and will soon get to see all of them.

By: Cheryl

Cheryl — Sat, 01 Dec 2007 00:29:17 +0000

Thank you for the update - it's great to hear that everyone is healthy and thriving. I loved the part you wrote about the mom's each bringing a cub over to the mesh - they are so proud of their babies - very touching! Looking forward to more updates and congratulations for all your hard work. Obviously the lions feel very comfortable in their surroundings and with the staff at the WAP!