A male lion with a thick mane stares directly ahead while standing on green grass, with fallen logs blurred in the background.

AFRICAN SAVANNA

Explore the grasslands of Africa

ABOUT THE ExHIBIT

The vast grasslands of East Africa support huge varieties of animals, from predators such as lions, to large herbivores including giraffe and zebra. Our African Savanna exhibit showcases these remarkable species that exist on these shrinking wild grasslands.

A close-up of a lioness standing outdoors, facing the camera with a calm, alert expression. Her light brown fur and focused eyes are clearly visible, with blurred trees in the background.

African Lion

A close-up of a giraffes head and neck against a blurred green background. The giraffes mouth is slightly open, and its patterned fur and ossicones are clearly visible.

Giraffe

An ostrich with a long neck, black and white feathers, and long legs stands outdoors in front of green foliage.

Ostrich

A patas monkey with reddish-brown fur sits on the ground outdoors, surrounded by branches and grass, looking directly at the camera.

Patas Monkey

A close-up side view of a zebra standing outdoors, showing its black and white striped pattern with a blurred background of trees.

Zebra