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MEET KATHERINE
THE LION KEEPER
Katherine is one of the lion keepers at Werribee Open Range Zoo. Katherine or 'Quinny' as she is known is responsible for caring for
the growing lion pride made up of eight cubs, parents and an elderly lion making a multi-generational family group which is similar
to how groups of lions would live in the wild.
Keeper Katherine has been a Zoo Keeper at
Werribee Open Range Zoo for six years and
knows that a complex family group keeps her
and the team on their toes.
After working with lions and other wildlife in
Africa and the US, Quinny now spends her time
primarily working with the lion pride at the Zoo
and has played an instrumental role in the Zoo's
successful lion breeding program.
"Our pride at Werribee Open Range Zoo has
grown now to 12 lions which has created an
enormous amount of energy amongst the
group," Keeper Katherine said.
"They are amazing animals and each lion has
their own unique personality so our care and
training regimes vary to cater for each."
Towards the end of 2017 the youngest lion
cubs were named by Victorians. They chose
some beautiful African-inspired names:
Asali, Ilola, Ato and Lwazi.
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A DAY IN THE LIFE A DAY IN THE LIFE
