Staff at the San Antonio Zoo are mourning the loss of an African lion after the animal was euthanized due to poor health. Tau, a male lion, recently entered hospice care as he had challenges ...

SAN ANTONIO – A lion at the San Antonio Zoo, Tau, has entered hospice care, the zoo said on Thursday afternoon. The zoo shared the announcement on social media.

This king of the jungle was born August 19, 2007 at Virginia Zoological Park and arrived at San Antonio Zoo in 2013 along with Sarabi, his queen. Tau has inspired millions of visitors to love and ...

The center has also been caring for two orphaned mountain lion cubs, which arrived back in March. Just as with the 10-month-old recently released lion, the cubs will receive minimal human interaction.

18-year-old lion at San Antonio Zoo euthanized due to poor health REST IN PEACE: The zoo says that Tau passed away quietly under the loving care and comfort of his veterinarians and animal care staff.