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Admission Membership

On Zoo Boo dates (Oct. 3-4, 9-11, 16-18 and 23-25), regular Zoo hours are 10 a.m.–2 p.m. The Zoo will reopen from 3-8:30 p.m. for the event. A separate Zoo Boo ticket is required.

African Lion

(Panthera leo)

In the wild, African lions live in social groups called prides made up of several females, their young and a few males. Siblings Aziza, Mosi and Fahari, all born in November 2025 — along with sisters Asha and Amirah, and male Kalu — form the resident pride at the Detroit Zoo.

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Quick Facts

Habitat: African Grasslands

Class: Mammals

Conservation Status: Vulnerable

Size: 4 to 7 feet long; 3 to 4 feet tall at the shoulder

Weight: 260 to 450 pounds

Median life expectancy: 16 years

Diet: Animals ranging in size from small hares to large buffalo

Upcoming Events

Detroit Zoo

Lions Zookeeper Chat

Happens every Tuesday at 11a.m.
Dates Available