Tamarr is now off exhibit and is in "stable" condition under the observation of the zoo's animal care and veterinary teams.

Tamarr, who turns 20 years old on Aug. 25, will be monitored by veterinarians without anesthesia and may begin to spend less ...

An elderly male lion at the Akron Zoo, described as a “staple icon” has been diagnosed with chronic kidney disease, the zoo announced over the weekend.

The zoo’s male lion, 13-year-old Tamarr, and 11-year-old female, Mandisa, are an “established pair” and make up one pride, Criss said. Don't Edit Robin Goist, cleveland.com ...

And just like that, here was Mandisa, interrupting Tamarr's repose then nimbly hopping onto a ledge above for reclining. "They love it here," said Brenna Erjavec, a wild animal keeper at the zoo.

Tamarr, who will turn 20 on Aug. 25, is one of the oldest lions in a zoo. Zoo officials posted Tamarr’s care team will be focused on his welfare and that may include him remaining comfortable ...