Animal activist groups are criticizing Lagoon Amusement Park after a video surfaced of what they said seemed to be an adult male lion in distress, but the amusement park says the lion is just roaring while lying down.
“Lions roaring while lying down is well documented, and does not indicate or suggest distress — quite the opposite,” amusement park officials said in a statement. They included five links to other videos of lions roaring while lying down.
“Lagoon would like to reassure the public that this lion receives great care and treatment, and enjoys excellent health.