Remembering African Lions Mujambi and Amani
It is with an extremely heavy heart that Adelaide Zoo announces the passing of African Lion pair female Amani and male Mujambi. Both big cats are now at rest.
Amani was the oldest lioness in Australia, recently turning 23. Amani’s keepers held a birthday party to mark her big day with members and volunteers turning up to watch her demolish enrichment items created by Adelaide Zoo’s BEEZA team.
The male lion, Mujambi, turned 19 in March and was a handsome lion with a beautiful mane, albeit thinning in his old age. Mujambi, or Muj as he was known by his keepers, could regularly be heard chuffing at helicopters and planes overhead and liked to start the morning with a chorus. His chuffs would often wake up the zoo. We will really miss that sound.
Amani was very closely bonded to Mujambi. Yes, she swiped at him, growled and bossed him around, but she also wanted to be no further away from him than his shadow.
Our thoughts go to the keeping team, vets and all who have been touched by Amani and Mujambi’s lives and are saddened at their passing. If you would like to share your love of these beautiful big cats or any special memories or thoughts, please leave your message here.
