Zoo Miami's Iconic Lion Jabari Dies After Battling Chronic Arthritis

Zoo Miami's iconic lion Jabari dies after battling chronic arthritis

Zoo Miami is mourning the death of its iconic lion Jabari, who died after battling an illness.

Zoo Miami Says Goodbye to Iconic Lion

It is with profound sadness that Zoo Miami announces the passing of Jabari, the zoo’s 17-year-old male lion. For the past few years Jabari has been treated for chronic arthritis, mostly in his upper spine, that limited his range of motion and level of comfort. Recently, he developed mobility issues and despite a range of