Not long to wait until the Big Cat Habitat is finally open
Blackpool Zoo say they are 'delighted' to welcome three new lionesses ahead of the opening of their new state-of-the-art Big Cat Habitat next week.
Hira, Emma and Narla arrived from West Midland Safari Park this week and 'have been settling in really well'. Hira, who will be four in September, along with Emma and Narla, who are both 18, were all born at West Midlands Safari Park and have close bonds with each other. Keepers describe Emma and Narla as 'quite strong individuals', while Hira is 'more of a gentle soul who looks to them for leadership'. Khari, the male lion born in Blackpool Zoo in 2015, has already shown a lot of interest in the new arrivals through viewing windows and they will be gradually introduced to form the new pride.A Blackpool Zoo spokesperson said that as the lionesses are still in their settling-in period, there is "no guarantee that you will see them.
Their new state-of-the-art home, Big Cat Habitat, has increased indoor space and a larger off-show management area will be complimented by extended external paddocks and improved keeper facilities. Zoo bosses say it will enable the 'best possible care for the magnificent and endangered animals'.
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