Lion Pride with cubs resting on a warm October day at Lincoln Park Zoo Chicago

The lion pride spent most of this warm October day lounging at Lincoln Park Zoo Chicago. This covers a 4 hour time span, all clips sequential. It had been almost 3 months since my last visit with the pride. I was happy to see the harmony among them. It was a very warm October day, 83 degrees, I think the young cubs were content to just relax with everyone else. The cubs have grown considerably and they don't seem so clumsy as they were.

[@TheFlashyWeasel]

We were there Monday, only they were on the other side all day-they all looked great! Thx for the other side view!

[@gracepark-pf1ks]

They r so beautiful and intelligent

[@gracepark-pf1ks]

Thank u finally for this update! I went to. See y The cubs finally, wow they r big now!!!

[@1954sherri]

Glad you enjoyed a beautiful day with the kitties. Hopefully your able to get back

[@the1stmikec]

I was at the zoo again today. Not much action, the pride just laid around all day. I did get a close look at Pilipili, he looks like he is getting fat

[@fukatrumume9750]

Wow, what a treat! U haven’t posted a video about this gorgeous pride for a long time. Thanks so much for this. Keeping wanting to go to Chi town to visit them, particularly the cubs (never seen lion cubs in person 🤔) but… time flies… they are so big now. So cool to see them & their individual personalities on the webcam… However, nothing beats a real life experience. The 3 cubs are still cheeky … 2 of them- usually Lomelok & Pesho would bamboozle mom to suckle- so 😂 Nice to see Lo’s walking normally… Pipipili has turned into a fab young mane… Jabari has been seen showing dominance towards his sub-adult son… Fascinating lion dynamic to watch. Ok, take care.

[@the1stmikec]

You have commented on Jabari's slight limp in the past, I think he is OK now. Although close up you can see old & recent scratches on his back/hind from the 3 females. I was told all the females are on birth control now so no new cubs for a while.

[@fukatrumume9750]

Oh thanks for the update. It’s good to know Jabari’s limping also did get better. It’s Lomelok who had a more pronounced limping months ago. LPZ did a battery of tests. Looks like he’s better now. Good to know that LPZ is responsible in breeding. Cubs are super adorable & draw visitors. However, they grow up fast- expensive to feed & house. Personally, it’s sad to see these majestic beings being born captive. Wildlife belongs in the wild. Breeding wildlife is not a conservation. It’s not an answer or solution to an endangered species. It’s a disturbing fact that these lives are dispensable. Zoos are known to euthanize healthy animals when they are a surplus or lacking entertainment. Quite barbaric.

[@janice234]

Thanks! Takes hours of looking at the zoo cam to get views, and even then, it's not as good.