They have to unfortunately euthanise Zinzi due to an ongoing health issue, the link has a video about it on Adelaide Zoo's site. Link: Zoos SA. Adelaide and Monarto Zoos. Australian Panda home. They really do need to breed their lions again to increase the population because with the passing of Zinzi they are back to their starting number (6).
Other lion deaths in the past six months include: - Jespah a female lion from Werribee, who had to be euthanased on Tuesday following a deterioration in her severe arthritis. 1/09/09: Lion Jespah Sadly Missed - Zoos Victoria - Her sister Gopah (also at Werribee) was euthanized four months ago. Gopah Sadly Missed - Zoos Victoria And Levi, another male from Monarto passed away in May. Zoos SA. Adelaide and Monarto Zoos. Australian Panda home.