MEMPHIS, Tenn — The Memphis Zoo held a big birthday celebration fit for a king Friday - the king of the jungle, that is.
Thabo the Lion turned 14-years-old, and he was the center of attention for his big day.
His keepers threw a party with a castle and cake.
The average lifespan of the African lion in the wild is 15 to 18 years, compared to 25 to 30 years in human care.