What do lions eat in captivity?
When a lion is kept in captivity the zoo or wildlife preserve aims to feed the animal as close to a normal diet as possible. Lions need a diet that is high in proteins and fats as in the wild they eat mostly large mammals. Some animal care companies have created specialized lion food that comes in casing like sausages and contains all the nutrients the lions require. Other types of foods consumed by lions in captivity include large, raw chunks of beef or horse meat.
