Detroit Zoo officials say 4-year-old Binti will be moved to another Association of Zoos and Aquariums accredited zoo.

Binti was the first lion cub born at the Detroit Zoo in 40 years. A new, male lion will be coming soon, officials said.

Detroit Zoo bids farewell to lion Binti and anticipates the arrival of a new male lion, in line with conservation efforts.

ROYAL OAK, MI - The Detroit Zoo is saying goodbye to a young member of its Pride. The first lion cub born at the Detroit Zoo since 1980, Binti will soon head to another zoo as part of the Species Survival Plan.

The Detroit Zoo said Binti, a 4-year-old lion who was the first lion born at the zoo in 40 years, is moving to another zoo.

Detroit Zoological Society celebrates the girl's healthy delivery and looks forward to her role as an ambassador for gorilla conservation. Read her birth story.