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DEW Haven Maine Zoo & Rescue
Tundra the African lion playing vigorously in fresh Maine winter snow

Tundra

African Lion

Arrival: 2014

Rescue Story

Tundra arrived at DEW Haven needing a lifelong refuge. Unlike lions in the wild savannah, Tundra has fully embraced Maine's snowy winters, often seen bounding through fresh snow drifts and playing with heavy-duty tire enrichment.

Care Facts

  • Diet: Donated beef, venison, and livestock from local Maine farmers.
  • Winter Housing: Access to heated indoor shelter alongside expansive snow-ready habitat.
  • Enrichment: Heavy-duty truck tires, firehose balls, and scent stimulation.