What was the Largest Lion Ever Kept in a Zoo?

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Known as the King of the Jungle, the lion is one of the largest land mammals in the world. Whether you’re watching them at the zoo or on the silver screen, there is no doubt that they’re fascinating..

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do you know the largest lion ever kept in a zoo? If you don’t, no worries. We’ll introduce you to him as well as many other supersized lions. Ready to learn more? Let’s dive in!

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The average lion is 6 to 7 feet long, and around 4 feet tall at the shoulder. As for their weight, they’re not as heavy as you might think.

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If you were to visit Ireland around 1959, you would be able to see the largest lion ever kept in a zoo. Found in the Dublin Zoo, this lion weighed in at 827 pounds.

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The current largest living lion is named Hercules. You can find him on the east coast of the United States, at the Myrtle Beach Safari in South Carolina.

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What was the Largest Lion Ever Kept in a Zoo?

Known as the King of the Jungle, the lion is one of the largest land mammals in the world. Whether you’re watching them at the zoo or on the silver screen, there is no doubt that they’re fascinating..

do you know the largest lion ever kept in a zoo? If you don’t, no worries. We’ll introduce you to him as well as many other supersized lions. Ready to learn more? Let’s dive in!

The average lion is 6 to 7 feet long, and around 4 feet tall at the shoulder. As for their weight, they’re not as heavy as you might think.

The Average Lion

If you were to visit Ireland around 1959, you would be able to see the largest lion ever kept in a zoo. Found in the Dublin Zoo, this lion weighed in at 827 pounds.

The Largest Lion Ever Kept in a Zoo

The current largest living lion is named Hercules. You can find him on the east coast of the United States, at the Myrtle Beach Safari in South Carolina.

The Largest Living Lion Recorded in Captivity

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