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'''Leo''' (born [[1953]]) was a male African lion (''Panthera leo'') donated to the [[Birmingham Zoo]] by Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer on the occasion of the studio's 30th anniversary. He was billed as the great-grandson of their original mascot, also named Leo. He arrived as a nearly 1-year-old cub on [[April 27]], [[1954]] and went on exhibit in the new zoo's [[Lion House]] in early [[1956]]. | '''Leo''' (born [[1953]]) was a male African lion (''Panthera leo'') donated to the [[Birmingham Zoo]] by Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer on the occasion of the studio's 30th anniversary. He was billed as the great-grandson of their original mascot, also named Leo. He arrived as a nearly 1-year-old cub on [[April 27]], [[1954]] and went on exhibit in the new zoo's [[Lion House]] in early [[1956]]. | ||
Leo and his mate, [[Queenie]], produced | Leo and his mate, [[Queenie]], produced a litter of four cubs in December [[1960]]. | ||
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Latest revision as of 13:37, 4 September 2015
Leo (born 1953) was a male African lion (Panthera leo) donated to the Birmingham Zoo by Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer on the occasion of the studio's 30th anniversary. He was billed as the great-grandson of their original mascot, also named Leo. He arrived as a nearly 1-year-old cub on April 27, 1954 and went on exhibit in the new zoo's Lion House in early 1956.
Leo and his mate, Queenie, produced a litter of four cubs in December 1960.
References
- Lilliston, Lyn (April 1954) "Kickoff drive for zoo here to be held Tuesday" The Birmingham News - via Birmingham Rewound
