Stock Photo - Zookeepers are celebrating the arrival of a new Asiatic lioness at ZSL London Zoo, after welcoming a new mate for male Bhanu this week - as part of the global breeding programme for the Endangered species. Four-year-old Arya, who travelled to London from Paignton Zoo on Tuesday 27 April, has spent her first few days at the Zoo settling in, before briefly venturing outside yesterday for the first time (Thursday 29 April) - where zookeepers spotted her tail waving in amongst the leaves. Zookeeper Tara Humphreys said: “Arya is a lively young lion who is particularly fond of climbing trees, which she'll find in abundance in her new Land of the Lions home - her favourite scent is peppermint, which she absolutely adores rolling in, so we’ve made sure to stock up on plenty of fresh bunches as a housewarming present. ***FULL PRESS RELEASE AVAILABLE*** Where: London, United Kingdom When: 30 Apr 2021 Credit: ZSL London Zoo/WENN **WENN does not claim any ownership including but not limited to Copyright, License in attached material. Fees charged by WENN are for WENN's services only, do not, nor are they intended to, convey to the user any ownership of Copyright, License in material. By publishing this material you expressly agree to indemnify, to hold WENN, its directors, shareholders, employees harmless from any loss, claims, damages, demands, expenses (including legal fees), any causes of action, allegation against WENN arising out of, connected in any way with publication of the material.**