Playful lions get roars of approval on public debut at Belfast Zoo

Three Northern lions – Kumo, Djibo and Mao – have arrived at Belfast Zoo (Belfast Zoo/PA) Three “playful” young lions have arrived at Belfast Zoo.One of the lead keepers said visitors can expect plenty of antics from brothers Kumo, Djibo and Mao who have just turned two years old.They came to Belfast from Zoo de La Boissiere du Dore in western France last week and appeared to the public on Friday.They join a growing number of new arrivals including a chimpanzee, a Francois’ langur, a golden lion tamarin and a white-crested turaco.Lara Clarke, curator at Belfast Zoo responsible for lions, gorillas, and chimpanzees, said they are “delighted” to welcome the animals who have been going “from strength to strength”.The zoo’s two remaining Barbary lioness sisters, who were over 20 years old, died