Maryn, the cub’s mother, gave birth to the four cubs on her fourth birthday, at the Park in Bewdley, Worcestershire. The cubs, one male and three females have remained with their mother during the Park’s winter shutdown, along with 24 hour surveillance involving specialist staff and CCTV. The cub’s father, Mubuto, also 4 years old, remained in close proximity.

White lions are not albino; they are a rare species of lion only to be found in a 200 square mile area called Timbavati, in the Lowveld of Northern Province - South Africa’s bush country. With no more than 130 left in the world today, for centuries the myth of the White Lion has been etched in African folklore. Legend has it, that once every hundred years, magical White Lions will be born bringing joy to all that witness them. Visitors to West Midland Safari Park will be amongst the first to witness the legend.

West Midland Safari Park now has eight White Lions in their collection – including the four cubs – and they can be seen daily in KINGDOM OF THE WHITE LIONS, which forms part of the four mile, all weather drive through Safari.

West Midland Safari & Leisure Park is open10.00am daily, including Bank Holidays, until Friday 2nd November 2007. Admission costs £9.50 per person, including a free return ticket. Amusement rides charged extra in all cases.

Tel: 01299 402114
www.wmsp.co.uk

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