LION CUBS FOR THE FIRST TIME IN 25 YEARS

Blackpool Zoo is celebrating the arrival of three beautiful female lion cubs born on 9th April 2009.

It is the first time the award-winning attraction has had lion cubs in 25 years.

Mother Gillian, one of the zoo's three lionesses, and the cubs are all doing really well and are now on view to the public.

Jude Rothwell, Blackpool Zoo Marketing and PR Co-ordinator, said:  "We are absolutely delighted to have three wonderful lion cubs here at Blackpool Zoo.  It is the first time in 25 years that we have had lion cubs so it is very exciting for the zoo. Gillian is a brilliant mother and is looking after her cubs and keeping them out of mischief!  The cubs are very cute and really fun loving and playful".

Gillian and the cubs are currently being kept away from the rest of the pride, but once they have had all their inoculations they will be allowed to meet the other lions including their dad, Wallace.
 

FROM LION CUBS TO BIG CATS

It's Big Cat Week at Blackpool Zoo this half-term from Saturday 23rd to Sunday 31st May.   

There will be a number of exciting activities taking place next to the zoo's Big Cat House from 11am to 5pm each day. 

Activities include face painting, badge making, an interesting display of big cat artefacts and competitions.  There will also be daily enrichment workshops where children can make treats for the zoo's animals including the big cats.

To find out more about Blackpool Zoo visit www.blackpoolzoo.org.uk.

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