Both were acquired from the Buffalo Zoological Gardens in New York. Habitat Lions are found in Africa and the Gir Forest of India. Lions roam in open country, grasslands, and plains. Females grow to 8 feet and 300 pounds.
Lions have a light brown, tawny color.
In the wild lions eat buffalo, antelope, giraffe , and zebra . In the zoo their diet consists of a processed meat product. Interesting Facts Lions are a part of the species survival program, click the image on the left to learn about the Species Survival Program. Lions live in groups called prides dominated by one male, several females and their cubs. Their solid, tawny colors blend in well with the savanna surroundings.