Adelaide Zoo's Beloved Lions Euthanised After 16-Year Bond

Amani and Mujambi, the zoo's only African lions, were put to sleep following Mujambi's medical episode and concerns for Amani's welfare.

Amani, aged 23, and Mujambi, aged 19, were euthanised at Adelaide Zoo due to health issues and their strong bond.
Mujambi suffered a medical episode over the weekend, leading to the decision to euthanise him for humane reasons.
Zoo officials determined that Amani's quality of life would significantly decline without Mujambi, prompting her euthanasia.
Both lions had been under medical care due to their advanced ages, surpassing typical life expectancies for their species.
The zoo plans to commemorate the lives of Amani and Mujambi, who had been together for 16 years, in the coming days.