Majestic lion

We saw this lion at Chessington. It was really interesting watching him feed. A zookeeper hid meat around the lion's enclosure and then let him out to "go hunt". We were told it's the way the zoo endeavour to keep the lion as active as possible and to mimic life in the wild as well as they can in the circumstances. It was truly fascinating to see the lion at work; we've never been on safari! Si and I agreed that the animals at Chessington look well looked after and certain healthier than other animals we have seen in captivity. This grand ol' master has got some mating coming his way as there is a serious shortage of his breed and apparently he's of "very good stock", if your a lady lion and so inclined.