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It was a Happy 14th Birthday celebration for Memphis Zoo's Thabo

Thabo the Lion turned 14-years-old, and he was the center of attention for his big day.

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.

Happy Birthday, Thabo! He turns 14 today. His keepers are throwing him a birthday party at 1:30 today complete with a castle and a cake. Come celebrate with us! The party is weather dependent! #memphiszoo

Posted by Memphis Zoo on Friday, March 24, 2023

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