Lion Kills Lioness at Zoo

Officials at the Cape May County Park and Zoo don't know whether they'll try to get another lioness.

A male lion mauled and killed his female playmate. Zookeepers found 12-year-old "Ellie" dead on Saturday.

Four-year-old "Brutu" was acquired from a safari park in Florida this month.

County Parks Director William Sturm Junior says the fight between the two lions was totally unexpected.

The lioness was raised from a cub at the zoo.

Author: 6 ABC-AP