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Brookfield Zoo’s
new royalty:
African lions
Brutus (left) and
Titus (right)
ARRIVAL A Pride of Two We’re still getting to know these guys’ personalities,
but we’ve noticed that each brother has a distinctive vibe.
In March BIG CATS walkway rolled out the red Brutus is generally the calmer of the two, while Titus is more
carpet for its two newest residents—Brutus and active with enrichment items. The brothers are very bonded
Titus African Lions! These 4-year-old brothers were and can often be found sleeping next to one another.
born in Salt Lake City, Utah, at Hogle Zoo.
The lions and William Zeigler, senior vice president of
Which one is which? For a clue, check out their Animal Programs, were featured in one of our live chats
manes. Brutus’ mane is long, dark, and straight “Bringing the Zoo to You: Brutus & Titus African Lions.” If you
while Titus’ mane is shorter, lighter, and slightly missed it, you can see it at Facebook.com/BrookfieldZoo.
frizzier than his brother’s. When standing next to
one another, you can see that Titus stands a few Or come out to Brookfield Zoo this summer and see
inches taller as well. them in real life!
IMPACT Fundraiser for Australian Bushfire Crisis
Earlier this year, devastating bushfires raged through Australia burning
millions of acres of land and killing as many as 1 billion wild animals—
including critically endangered species. Many of the animals that survived
were injured or orphaned, and left without the food, water, and shelter they
need to survive. Not surprisingly, the scale of the crisis overwhelmed wildlife
hospitals and rescue and rehabilitation facilities. They lacked the resources
they needed to save and rehabilitate the animals.
The Chicago Zoological Society issued a call for help to our members
and other members of the public. Our Fundraiser for the Australian Bushfire
Crisis raised $38,543 from more than 450 donors. One hundred percent
of the money was donated to Australia’s Zoo and Aquarium Association
(ZAA) Wildlife Conservation Fund. ZAA’s member zoos and wildlife parks
run wildlife hospitals and rescue and rehabilitation facilities in Australia.
The Chicago Zoological Society has a big “Thank You” to everyone who
generously contributed to our fundraiser.
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