Moncton zoo visitors have fond memories of Azizi, an African lion. Azizi was euthanized this week due to declining health.
18-year old African lion euthanized on Wednesday due to deteriorating health
Rhythm Rathi · CBC News
· Posted: Nov 22, 2025 2:49 PM EST | Last Updated: 2 hours ago
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Azizi, an African lion at the Moncton zoo, is being remembered as a gentle prankster. He was euthanized this week due to declining health. (Chelsey Tremblay)
Riverview’s Eric Michaud remembers the time when Azizi, the male lion at the Moncton zoo, sprayed visitors with urine through the fence.
His wife and daughter fell victim to the lion’s prank.
“Our oldest daughter got sprayed on the hand and a little bit in the face, then I think my wife got some on her as well, as did one of our friends, actually, and so did other people,” he said with a laugh.
“It was just like an element of surprise, not expecting it … you know, there was laughter as well.”
Michaud and his wife have visited the lions at the Magnetic Hill Zoo for 15 years now.
He said it was sad to learn that Azizi,
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