Cat cuteness!

Today is the perfect day to swing by your local zoo and check out the lions. “Lions are an excellent animal to observe because of their impressive and majestic nature,” says Amy Botke, a lion keeper at the Maryland Zoo. “Plus, it’s something when they roar! Their vocalizations can be heard for up to f ive miles.” If you’re hoping to catch them exploring instead of napping, visit them early. “They become less active as the heat of the day settles in during the afternoon,” she says. No zoo trip planned? Watch the lion cam at Marylandzoo.org/animals/live-cams-feeds/lion-live-cam.