Spot check finds old lion and tigers at Malacca Zoo healthy

Mane attraction: Saleng, the 25-year-old lion, lazing on a boulder at the Malacca Zoo.

MALACCA: Saleng the lion, also known as The King of Malacca Zoo, is old and the authorities are suggesting that it be allowed to rest and no longer be put on public display.

State deputy exco member Datuk Ghazale Muhamad said the 25-year-old lion was close to 175 years old in human years and should be allowed to rest.