Moja, Texas Zoo's First Lion Cub in 9 Years, Captivates Internet

The Fort Worth Zoo in Texas is thrilled to welcome the birth of its first lion cub in nine years, after waiting for almost ten years. Moja was born on October 20, 2023, to happy parents Saba and Abagabe. She is the zoo's newest and most diverse animal family member. Moja weighed only 2.7 pounds when she was only four days old. However, over the next few weeks, the young lion has grown incredibly fast and now weighs an amazing 16 pounds.

Over on its Facebook page, the Fort Worth Zoo shared the exciting news about its newest and most-anticipated animal. The zoo wrote a long description for a sweet post they shared on January 14 that showed how excited they were.

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"This little guy is learning what it means to play. He likes to jump and play with his mom most of the time." We can't wait for you to meet this little one soon! As a warning, the zoo wants to make sure Moja is big and strong enough to get around the new area, which includes the water features. The animal care team will decide when he is ready to meet the public as he continues to grow. Changes in temperature and weather will also affect when animals can be outside, the Fort Worth Zoo wrote.

Along with their happy news, they showed a cute video of Moja doing something to share the event with their viewers. Fans of zoos will love this clip because it shows the cub easily moving through an open area and acting in fun ways that have won over many viewers.

As soon as the video hit the internet, people on social media filled the comments section with red heart emoticons. A lot of watchers said they couldn't wait to see and meet Moja. The public's excitement shows how much everyone loves and is fascinated by these magnificent animals.

Someone replied to the post by writing, "Congratulations to the carnivore team." Moja is so cute! Getting excited to meet him." "Has the same birthday as my oldest son!" said someone else. That same day, my son's bunny Checkers also died.

"The Fort Worth Zoo Does it happen often for lions to have just one cub? "I've seen it a lot in zoos and am wondering if it's a trend," someone wrote on Facebook.

"I have been hoping so much that we would get cubs!" said someone else on the internet. "I'm so happy!" Since it was posted, the news has gotten a lot of attention, with over 16,000 views and many comments from happy supporters.

The Fort Worth Zoo is still keeping an eye on Moja's growth and development. Visitors and animal lovers alike can't wait for the day when they can see the lion cub for the first time. The birth of Moja is not only a big deal for the zoo, but it's also a reason to celebrate because it means that work to save and protect rare species will continue.

The Source: news18