Fort Worth Zoo Welcomes Twin Lion Cubs in Conservation Program

The Fort Worth Zoo is celebrating the birth of two lion cubs, Imara and Tamu, born on June 29, 2025, to mother Saba and father Jabulani. These sibling cubs join their older brother Moja and are being carefully nurtured behind the scenes, with their personalities already emerging: Imara is adventurous and spirited, while Tamu is more reserved and gentle. The zoo has expanded and modified the cubs’ habitat to ensure their safety and comfort as they gradually explore the main yard under their mother’s guidance. This birth is part of a North American cooperative breeding program aimed at supporting genetically diverse and thriving African lion populations, contributing to conservation efforts for the vulnerable species. The cubs’ names, meaning "strength" and "sweet" in Swahili, symbolize the dedication and hopeful successes of wildlife conservation. Meanwhile, Locajoy Theme Park in Chongqing also recently introduced newborn tiger and lion cubs in a ceremony to highlight wildlife conservation and inspire public care for nature.