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Lion cubs born at West Midland Safari Park



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Published Date: 28 July 2008
Staff at West Midland Safari Park in Worcestershire really do have their hands full following the birth of six White Lion cubs.
The cubs, born to two different mothers, make their public debut on Monday 28th July 2008, when they can be seen every day throughout the school holidays.

The first two male cubs, named Star and Haze were born on April 6 to mother Natasha and just as staff were getting used to caring and monitoring them daily, another four cubs were born on May 2 to mother Maryn.

The cubs, three male and one female, have been named Neptune, Ariel, Oberon and Ophelia.

Since introducing four White Lions to their collection in 2004, West Midland Safari Park now have 19 which is thought to be the largest pride of pure bred White Lions in captivity in the world.

White lions are extremely rare and shrouded in mystery. Legend has it that once every hundred years, magical White Lions will be born bringing joy to all that witness them.

West Midland Safari Park opened in 1973 and is home to the only pride of rare White Lions in the UK; has the largest family group of White Tigers and has more than 600 exotic animals in the 100-acre all-weather safari drive through.

Cheetah Plains is the new exhibit for 2008.

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  • Last Updated: 28 July 2008 1:41 PM
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  • Location: Belper
 
 

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