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Visitor tips for Taronga Sydney
See the lion pride at the The African Savannah
11.30am
Keeper talk and question time
1.00pm
Feeding time
3.30pm
Keeper talk and question time
Book in to our special New Year Event at Sydney to watch the iconic fireworks, from the best vantage point in the city! Get tickets here
African Lions
Scientific namePanthera Leo
Conservation status (IUCN)
Conservation status (IUCN)
Conserving the African Lion
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As the continents top carnivore, Lions play an essential role in maintaining the balance across diverse habitats.
Some fascinating facts about African Lions:
12-18yrs
is the average lifespan in the wild, with 20-25 year for those within a zoo environment
Buffalo, antelope & zebra
is the average lifespan in the wild, with 20-25 year for those within a zoo environment
Open woodlands and thick brush, scrub and grasslands
Typical habitat
260kg
If the size of the largest males, with females growing up to 120-180kgs
12-18yrs
is the average lifespan in the wild, with 20-25 year for those within a zoo environment
Buffalo, antelope & zebra
is the average lifespan in the wild, with 20-25 year for those within a zoo environment
Open woodlands and thick brush, scrub and grasslands
Typical habitat
260kg
If the size of the largest males, with females growing up to 120-180kgs
Think you know Lions?
Tap each one to find out if you're a real koala expert
Lions love to play rough
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Lions love to play rough
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Lions love to play rough
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Think like a Lion!
Tap to explore their forest home and find out what makes it the perfect place to nap, snack, and chill.
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At Taronga
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