Lion Camp 2008 Photo Gallery by Sam Antonio Photography at pbase.com

Lion Camp 2008

The Lion Camp exhibit at the Wild Animal Park in Escondido, CA offers visitors the opportunity to see these great cats up close and personal! Last year the pride expanded with the birth of seven cubs! As a result, it has been a busy time for both keepers and the mothers!

The pride consist of the dominant adult male: Izu. Two adult females: Mina and Oshana. Seven cubs (3 male, 4 female): Ekundu, Zawadi, Ingozi, Tamu, Laini, Kaya, & Sarabi.

Enjoy the gallery and the accompanying travelogue! Leave a comment and please vote early and often!

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Photos and text copyright by Sam Antonio.

3 Cubs	Fall 1	Fall 2	Fall 3
Fall 4	Fall 5	Falling 1	Falling 2
Falling 3	Falling 4	Falling 5	Falling 6
Falling 7	The King & Queen	King & Queen in a Quarrel!	Protecting the Family Jewels!
Hail to the King!	Loving Arms	Leave Me Alone!	Pat on the back
Stare	Jumping in the Rain	Izu on the Land Rover	Kiss
Mom & Cub	Ouch!	We are Family	Buddies
Mothers	My Paw!	Talk to the Hand	Yawn
Hanging Out with Mom	Mean Izu	Little Roar	On a Log
Hanging Out in the Tree	Pulling Hair	Squeeze	Father's Love

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Guest		01-May-2008 21:30
Beautiful. V

Sofia Solomennikova		28-Apr-2008 18:07
A very exciting gallery of lion life :) V

Rian Houston		28-Apr-2008 01:07
Nice job Sam! They appear to be very active. V.

Guest		28-Apr-2008 00:39
these pics are fantastic. We enjoyed every one of them!

earthsmiles		27-Apr-2008 12:31
WOW. Wonderful photos, very well done!

Galina Stepanova		27-Apr-2008 02:17
Good job, Photographer!

Weiwu's Home Page		25-Apr-2008 21:15
What An Awesome Gallery with a lot of captures and excellent lightings!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Richard Chu		24-Apr-2008 17:23
Sam, these are awesome, very well captured! V

Steve Morris		23-Apr-2008 18:18
Great shots of the Lion Camp - there's action, humour and great animal portraits!! V

James Pan		22-Apr-2008 23:12
Sam, I've been at this camp before, but never could I have taken shots like these. Great timing! Not only have you shown the different temperament to these animals, but, you've captured the natural beauty of the beast. My hats off to you! See you around WAP!

Richard Calmes		22-Apr-2008 20:12
Great series of images made me smile! Many great shots! V

Richard Calmes		22-Apr-2008 20:11
Great series of images made me smile! Many great shots! V

Marcos Garc�a		22-Apr-2008 19:37
Fabulous series!!! V

Bidyottam		22-Apr-2008 19:25
This lion family is a wonderful subject and keeps us, photo hunters real busy. Fantastic capture! GMV!

Guest		21-Apr-2008 20:39
Awesome Gallery! Jan R.

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