Lion | San Diego Zoo Animals & Plants
A 27-foot-tall bronze sculpture of Rex, the lion whose roar inspired the creation of the San Diego Zoo in 1916, stands at the Zoo entrance. It honors the iconic status of lions in San Diego Zoo history and makes for a memorable photo opportunity for guests.
Lion - San Diego Zoo
The word lion has similar meaning in our vocabulary. If you call someone lionhearted, you’re describing a courageous and brave person. If you lionize someone, you treat that person with great interest or importance.
Mountain Lion (Puma, Cougar) | San Diego Zoo Animals & Plants
With the exception of humans, the mountain lion has the largest range of any terrestrial mammal in the Western hemisphere, from northern British Columbia to Argentina. They live in a variety of habitats, at home in forests, prairies, deserts, and swamps—they are very adaptable cats!
Lion | San Diego Zoo Safari Park
You can observe natural lion behaviors as the cats romp in the grass, explore the logs and rocks, or rest in the cool shade. Come right up to the large glass panels for some eye-to-eye moments. Meet a lion up close during a Behind-the-Scenes Safari.
Live Cameras - San Diego Zoo
Live wildlife cameras at the San Diego Zoo and San Diego Zoo Safari Park. *Wildlife may not be visible on the cam if they are in their indoor areas or out of camera frame.
The Life of Lion - San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance
2016年5月23日 · While the lions at the San Diego Zoo and the Safari Park have their pride mates close at paw, they instinctively let loose and sound off to any ears in the area. Anyone nearby can’t help but be impressed—it’s a call not only heard but felt! See if …
Mountain Lion - San Diego Zoo
Our mountain lions came to the Zoo after they were found orphaned in the wild at an age where they were much too young to care for themselves. Now they give our guests a chance to experience mountain lions, which frequently roam the hills just east and north of San Diego.
Legendary Lions - San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance
2016年5月30日 · A sculpture of Prince on the Zoo’s entrance plaza honors the iconic status of lions in San Diego Zoo history and makes for a memorable photo opportunity. To San Diegans, lions are symbolic of their zoo, and will be a source of …
African lion - San Diego Zoo Wildlife Explorers
Lions need large territories to hunt successfully, and habitat loss is a problem facing lion populations. Lions are also viewed as a threat to livestock by ranchers.
San Diego Zoo Lions: A Comprehensive Guide for Zoo Touring …
2024年5月31日 · At San Diego Zoo Safari Park, lions reside in the Lion Camp habitat, where visitors can observe them up close through large glass panels, providing unique eye-to-eye experiences. Behind-the-Scenes Safari tours offer visitors the chance to meet lions and learn about their care and conservation efforts.