Paignton Zoo to welcome two new lionesses

It comes as one of their lionesses is relocated to London Zoo as part of breeding programme

Author: Helen DownPublished 5th May 2021

A female Asiatic lion from Paignton Zoo is hooking up with London Zoo's resident male.

Arya's moving in with Bhanu in the capital as part of a breeding programme for endangered species.

This means her twin brother, Yali, will be left at the zoo on his own - but that won't be the case for much longer.

Two lionesses, Kali and Sita, will be joining him later in the spring/early summer to form a small pride.

Paignton Zoo say more updates on their arrival will follow.

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