Captive lion in Singapore recovers after coronavirus infection; Singapore Zoo reopen its African lion exhibit


The lion prides at the Singapore Zoo and Night Safari have been recovering in their dens away from public. - AFP

SINGAPORE, Nov 27 (dpa): Singapore Zoo is to reopened its African lion exhibit on Saturday after a lion that tested positive for coronavirus earlier this month was deemed "fully recovered" by officials.

“The lions have fully recovered after testing positive for SARS-CoV-2 on Nov 9, 2021,” a Mandai Wildlife Group spokesperson said on Friday (No v 26).

Save 30% OFF The Star Digital Access

Monthly Plan

RM 13.90/month

RM 9.73/month

Billed as RM 9.73 for the 1st month, RM 13.90 thereafter.

Best Value

Annual Plan

RM 12.33/month

RM 8.63/month

Billed as RM 103.60 for the 1st year, RM 148 thereafter.

Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel for breaking news alerts and key updates!
Singapore , Zoo , Reopening , Lions , Covid-19 , Recover

Next In Aseanplus News

Hong Kong police searching for mainland Chinese man, 47, missing for 3 days
DeepSeek to launch new AI model focused on coding in February, The Information reports
Still too strong as Korean world No. 1 deny Wei Chong-Kai Wun again
Army graft probe: Gold bars, cash, among items worth RM6.9mil seized
Tennis-Swiatek leads Poland to victory over Australia in United Cup quarters
Asean News Headlines at 10pm on Friday (Jan 9, 2025)
Thailand tightens controls on agricultural burning to curb PM2.5 pollution
Malaysian actor Hero Tai likens living with sister-in-law to 'an incurable tumour'
M'sian coaches Choong Hann, Jeremy behind Hkg's win against Tang Jie-Ee Wei
Exports of K-beauty products hit an all-time high in 2025, according to data

Others Also Read