On Saturday, October 6, at 10am, the Little Rock Zoo will celebrate the birthday of Bakari the lion.

What do you give a Lion who turns six?  Well, he likes cat nip, cat nip spray, heavy duty toys (www.wildlifetoybox.com), 10″ ferret ball with 6 holes (www.boomerball.com), miscellaneous spices and perfumes and BEEF ROAST!

The party will take place at the Big Cat display at the Zoo.  Following the party, Zoo staff will present a program on lions.

Visitors to the Zoo will also have a time to see the newest exhibits including the cheetahs and penguins.