**WARNING** If you don't like cute captive animal pics then you should turn away.

The San Diego Wild Animal Park has many captive breeding programs, one of which is for African lions. This year they were lucky enough to have two litters within a couple of weeks of each other for a total of 7 cubs (4+3). They just released the cubs to the public viewing area of the lion exhibit last week. Being a frequent visitor, I couldn't resist catching some intimate moments of these great cats. Here are just a few

I love these! The one with the baby cleaning mom is priceless. Great mothers day greetings.

Those are all just wonderfull.. I love em all .. it is just amazeing how such a beast can be so gentle to a lil one.. Hope to see more pics..

Marion

OK, those are certifiably cute! And great captures George.

Looks like you had a great day on "safari".

Jim

Wow thanks for the warning, cute is right!!! Not many get into jaws like those on #3 and live to tell about it. Motherhood is amazing. Great shots.

George,

Absolutely beautiful shots! I can't wait to see your stuff from Africa.

James

Those are really great!

Really beautiful photos in addition to the cuteness!