Zoo Knoxville welcomes 2 lion cubs, pride grows to 5
By The BriefBrief
Zoo Knoxville said it is welcoming two African lion cubs, Sammie and Sika, born July 14 to parents Zahra and Maji. With the new cubs, the zoo’s African lion pride now totals five lions, according to the announcement.
WHO:Zoo Knoxville
WHAT:Welcomes two new African lion cubs, Sammie and Sika, born July 14 to parents Zahra and Maji; pride increases to five lions.
WHEN:Jul 14, 2026
WHERE:Zoo Knoxville
WHY:Cause not yet established.
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