NEWSLINK: New Outdoor Lion Exhibit Opens at Erie Zoo

A big day today at the Erie Zoo, with the opening of the new $700,000 lion exhibit.


The outdoor area is protected by thick glass that gives zoo visitors an up close look at the big cats.
Two young females that arrived at the zoo last fall were enjoying their new surroundings, and interacting with plenty of children who were at the zoo today for school outings.


The zoo's older female lion remained inside.


The exhibit was supposed to open in March, but our severe winter delayed things.
But now that it is open, managers and visitors expect it to be a big hit.

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