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This is one of very few behaviors that any of the animals at the park are taught. The docent does this so that she can check the lions paws, belly, eyes and mouth. The animal keepers never enter the habitats as they are trying to be as unintrusive as possible. Extensive breeding programs are done here with great success. Especially with critically endangered species
San Diego Wild Animal Park – Escondido, California
December 21, 2007