The lion that grew up to have an “impressive roar” was born in 2007 at the San Diego Zoo Safari Park. He moved to St. Louis when he was 1 year old and eventually bonded with lioness Cabara ...

Last year, the San Diego Zoo’s float, “It Began With a Roar,” also won the Sweepstakes Award. It featured an enormous model of a lion named Rex.

Today, the San Diego Zoo and San Diego Zoo Safari Park are two of the largest zoos in the world, and Rex the lion lives on in the form of the Rex’s Roar statue that greets visitors at its entrance.

This is the second consecutive win for the San Diego Zoo, which last year brought home the title for “It Began With a Roar,” a float featuring a lion named Rex whose roar is said to have ...

Whether you want to celebrate the Lunar New Year with the Giant Pandas, or watch Lion Dances, San Diego has various events to ...

Sharael Kolberg If you want more of the San Diego Zoo, head about 35 miles north to its Safari Park in Escondido. Here, you can view some of Africa's most beloved animals – including lions ...

San Diego is sending its best to Pasadena’s Rose Parade on New Year’s Day. This year’s Rose Parade theme, “Best Day Ever,” is intended to honor milestones and important moments that make ...