Roberta was chosen as the best match because of her genetic characteristics. It is vital to conserve the genes of the species, enabling future generations to be reintroduced to the wile. Pictures: RZSS/Sian Addisonplaceholder image
Roberta was chosen as the best match because of her genetic characteristics. It is vital to conserve the genes of the species, enabling future generations to be reintroduced to the wile. Pictures: RZSS/Sian Addison | other

11 adorable pictures of the moment Edinburgh Zoo keepers gave their lions Valentine's Day gifts

By EEN Reporter
Published 13th Feb 2020, 16:45 GMT
Updated 13th Feb 2020, 20:02 GMT

Staff at the capital wildlife park treated their pride of Asiatic lions to decorated boxed treats.

Edinburgh Zoo has shared adorable photos of their six-month old Asiatic lion cubs - Mitaali, Keshari and Kushanu - celebrating Valentine’s Day with their parents.

Roberta the lioness was selected to be paired with resident Edinburgh male Jayendra through the European Endangered Species Programme, which is run by experts at other zoos across Europe. RZSS/Sian Addison

9. Cupid's Arrow

Roberta the lioness was selected to be paired with resident Edinburgh male Jayendra through the European Endangered Species Programme, which is run by experts at other zoos across Europe. RZSS/Sian Addison | other

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Keepers helped the Asiatic lion cubs wish their parents Roberta and Jayendra celebrate the romantic holiday. Picture: RZSS/Sian Addison

10. 'Lion, I love you!'

Keepers helped the Asiatic lion cubs wish their parents Roberta and Jayendra celebrate the romantic holiday. Picture: RZSS/Sian Addison | other

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The Royal Zoological Society of Scotland's aim is to educated Scots about nature and 'safeguard species from extinction'. Picture: RZSS/Sian Addison

11. Safeguarding Species

The Royal Zoological Society of Scotland's aim is to educated Scots about nature and 'safeguard species from extinction'. Picture: RZSS/Sian Addison | other

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