Lion

The San Francisco Zoo currently has four lions, two males and two females. Tunya fathered Kimani and Jahari, who are now about 7 years old. Recently Kimani was traded to the Akron Zoo in Ohio, and their lioness Sukari was sent to the San Franscisco Zoo. Sukari will eventually be Tunya's companion. She is very shy and for now is content to hide in her crate in the back corner of the Lion House. Jahari is paired with Amanzi, who had originally been Tunya's mate. After birthing still-born babies, she was paired with Jahari. We are very much hoping for some lion cubs!

Tunya was euthanized on January 23, 2012. He was almost 15 years old.