Lion cub trio thriving at Taronga Western Plains Zoo
A trio of Lion cubs is thriving behind the scenes at Taronga Western Plains Zoo in Dubbo NSW. Lioness Marion gave birth to the three cubs on Friday 21 February 2025, her third litter with the Zoo’s breeding male Lwazi. Senior Lion Keeper Mel Friedman said Marion gave birth to all three cubs naturally without any intervention, despite the first cub being born breech. “She gave birth to one boy and two girls with four hours between each birth, so it was a very long day for all of us keepers, but most importantly, for Marion!” Mel said. “She’s a […]