African lions - hunting takes place mostly at night, and digesting large amounts of meat protein involves effort. So lions often spend as many as 20 hours a day resting, in the wild. The zoo cats are fed for public viewing daily at 2 PM.
Big Kitty Stare
Lion Toes
Lion Through Glass
Resting In the Sun
Snarling Greeting
Big Yawn
King of Beasts
Glowing King
Lion Pride
Sleepy Head
Baring His Teeth
King Of Beasts
A Cozy Spot
Resting Lioness
Close Viewing
Valentine Lions Kiss
4 Month Old Lion Cub
Sweet Face
Nursing
Getting A Bit Sleepy
Playing By Mom
Carrying the Cone
View of Lion Enclosure
Mom N Cub
Sneakin'
Wrestle Mom
Mom N Cub 2
Hug the Cone
Wrinkled Nose
Bitey, Bitey
Kitty Perch
Viewing Each Other
The Mane Event
Lioness
Swirly Mane and Tongue
Lion In the Grass
Big Kitty Stretch
"Aslan"ish Stance
Stance of the King
Lioness Close
Leaving the Cave
Lion Mane
Posing
I am so cool. . .
Lion Cubs
Profile
Scrunched Face
Kitty Lovin'
He and She
Lioness with Sad Eyes
Snoozing Lioness
Big Teeth
Such a Handsome Face
Guarding His Den
Come On, Give Us A Smile. . .
The King
"Nope, I don't see anything stuck in your throat. . ."
Pleasant Dreams
Lion in the Sun
Serene Gaze
Like My Profile?
Male Complaining
Lioness
Snarl - It's Mine!
Snarl
"Someone get the hot water, my tongue is stuck. . . "