Lion cubs born at Denver Zoo

Two African lions cubs are the newest additions to the Denver Zoo.

The cubs, a male and a female, were born on the morning of Thursday, September 10 to lioness Neliah, and are currently with their mother behind the scenes in the Zoo’s Benson Predator Ridge exhibit. Zookeepers are monitoring the family via a closed circuit camera and giving them space during this critical bonding period. They will remain off exhibit during this time.

“This is the first time we’ve had lion cubs at Denver Zoo since 2006, and we are thrilled,” says Denver Zoo Vice President of Animal Care Hollie Colahan. “SCFD support is absolutely critical to everything we do here, from protecting endangered species in the wild, to providing outstanding care to newborn lions.”