Lion Training at The National Zoo

Our seven young lions have been working hard through the summer months! Instead of learning their ABCs, they’re learning behaviors that help animal care staff evaluate their health, including opening their mouth, showing their paws, getting up on a bench, and lying down in practice to receive a vaccination. We’ve been tracking their achievements—and adorable blunders—on camera. They’re certainly earning their meatballs and we think you’ll be impressed by their progress.