Celebrate World Lion Day With Our New Cub Nyra!

We’re going wild for World Lion Day

Join us this weekend for the debut of our adorable new lion cub, Nyra, and learn more about these magnificent big cats.

Nyra

Born on April 26th, little Nyra is already stealing hearts at just 3½ months old! This birth marks a truly historic moment, the first lion cub born at the National Zoo & Aquarium since 2002! Proud parents Nairibi and Mlinzi are doing an amazing job, and we’re celebrating Nyra’s debut all weekend at the lion catwalk with keeper talks and a conservation market stall! The family will have daily access to the lion enclosure from 10am – 2pm beginning on Friday 8th August.

Lion Cub Viewing

Date: Beginning Friday 8th and ongoing daily
Time: 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Location: Lion catwalk (18E)

World Lion Day Activities

Saturday 9th and Sunday 10th

Keeper Talks: Learn fascinating facts about lions from the experts who care for them. 11am on the lion catwalk
World Lion Day Stall: National Zoo and Aquarium Conservation Team will be running a stall 9:30am – 2pm. All profits going to the Lion Recovery Fund
Guest Appearances: The zoo mascot and lion cub puppet. 11am – 1pm

World Lion Day

August 10th is World Lion Day, a global day of action to raise awareness of the threats facing lions in the wild. Your visit helps support lion conservation, and awareness.

Included with General Admission & Membership
No extra ticket needed. All world lion day activities are included with your general entry or membership visit!