3 African lion cubs born at Indianapolis Zoo
Posted October 20, 2015 7:00 am
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) - The Indianapolis Zoo says three African lion cubs are doing well since being born a month ago.
Zoo officials announced Tuesday that the one female and two male cubs were born Sept. 21 to first-time parents, mother Zuri and father Nyack. They are the first lion cubs born at the zoo since 2003.
Officials say the cubs are nursing well and growing. They now weigh between 7.5 and 9.5 pounds.
Zuri and the cubs will remain indoors for several months, with the cubs expected to make their public debut next spring.
The zoo plans to soon announce details for the public to vote on names for the cubs through the zoo's Facebook page.
In this Oct. 8, 2015 photo provided by Jackie Curts, three African lion cubs born at the Indianapolis Zoo nap and yawn. Zoo officials said Tuesday, Oct. 20, 2015, that the one female and two male cubs, born Sept. 21 to first-time parents, mother Zuri and father Nyack, are nursing well and growing. They are expected to make their public debut next spring. (Jackie Curts/Indianapolis Zoo via AP)
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In this Oct. 8, 2015 photo provided by Jackie Curts are three African lion cubs that were born at the Indianapolis Zoo. Zoo officials said Tuesday, Oct. 20, that the one female and two male cubs, born Sept. 21 to first-time parents, mother Zuri and father Nyack, are nursing well and growing. They are expected to make their public debut next spring. (Jackie Curts/Indianapolis Zoo via AP)
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