Lazarus the lion leaves Auckland Zoo

Auckland Zoo's male lion Lazarus begins his trip to Taronga Western Plains Zoo in Dubbo, New South Wales, today. His departure will make way for the zoo's other male lion, Ngala, to lead the pride of three females, and hopefully breed.

Lazarus, Auckland Zoo's 10-year-old Lion, is leaving New Zealand today for the Taronga Western Plains Zoo in New South Wales. Photo / Greg Bowker

Image 1 of 3: Lazarus, Auckland Zoo's 10-year-old Lion, is leaving New Zealand today for the Taronga Western Plains Zoo in New South Wales. Photo / Greg Bowker

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