Baby Lion Cub Is Working on His Roar Between Bottle Feedings With Serious King Energy
By Mary Ellen Morin
Published on April 12, 2026.
A recent TikTok from Zoo Knoxville introduced a 2-month-old lion cub who is working on his big-cat behaviors. The video shows the cub, named @zooknoxville, attempting to roar between bottle feedings and learning to become more assertive. The footage has been viewed as a hit with hundreds of hearts and emojis. The cub was born on February 17 at the zoo and is currently being hand-reared behind the scenes under close veterinary supervision.
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Baby Lion Cub Is Working on His Roar Between Bottle Feedings With Serious King Energy
A 2-month-old lion cub at Zoo Knoxville is showing off his big-cat behaviors through playful, baby-like behaviors while simultaneously feeding and learning to become a king.