Lion Cub Welcomed as Other Animals are Fired at Bronx Zoo

The Bronx Zoo wasn't joking around when they released a video of a porcupine being fired following some major budget cutbacks. The NY Post is now reporting that "the institution is closing four exhibits and shipping hundreds of creatures to zoos and aquariums around the country," including deer, bats, lemurs, antelopes, foxes and, yes, porcupines. Human lay-offs are also on the way.

Meanwhile, the zoo is celebrating their first lion cub in 31 years, which was born back in November. The WCS tells us that Moxie (pictured) "is definitely a scene-stealer with a spunky and playful personality. We are pleased to debut her on Earth Day. We are certain that Bronx Zoo-goers who are coming out for our WCS Run for the Wild this Saturday and the last weekend of our Earth Month celebration will enjoy seeing our new cub." Help Moxie keep her job by making a donation here.

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By Jen Carlson in Arts and Events on April 24, 2009 12:18 PM

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