![]() ![]() Small and almost delicate-looking, Zazu boasts a tiny but colorful array of feathers. Uptight and dignified, Zazu served as majordomo to Mufasa, Scar and later Simba. Zazu can be seen daily at Fife Zoo in a brand new African themed walk-through aviary which allows visitors to get closer than ever before to a visually stunning array of birds.įife Zoo which is also home to animals such as endangered Grevy’s zebra, meerkats and lemurs is currently expanding as part of a ten-year master plan. Zazu is a red-billed hornbill and supporting character in Disneys1994 animated feature film The Lion King. ‘Zazu seems perfectly happy sharing our new aviary with the other bird species and we’re also adding the beautiful Madagascan Fody to the aviary in the coming weeks.’ Female Von der Decken hornbills bury themselves underground to hatch and rear their chicks with the male hornbill feeding the mother and chicks through a slit in the underground mud nest.įife Zoo Director, Michael Knight said ‘We’re actively looking across Europe for a partner for Zazu, but this has proved difficult following the recent Avian influenza outbreak and also the increased challenges faced with moving animals across Europe since BREXIT.’ Males like Zazu are easily identifiable by their large red bills, whilst females have black bills. However, when the king perished in the midst of a wildebeest stampede, Mufasa's younger brother, Scar, assumed the throne, and Zazu was imprisoned and forced to serve the crown. Initially, Zazu served as Mufasa's majordomo and was frequently tasked as a babysitter for Mufasa's son, Simba. ![]() According to online resource eBird, the Northern Red-billed Hornbill is usually found in savannahs. He is the son of Zuzu, and currently serves as the majordomo of the Pride Lands. Von der Decken Hornbills are usually found in dry regions of Eastern Africa. Native to savannahs & thornscrubs in Africa. It is hoped that if a suitable mate can be found for Zazu then the zoo will be able to contribute to global captive breeding efforts to safeguard the species from extinction in the wild. In the musical, Zazu is a puppet controlled by an. During 'I Just Can't Wait to Be King' he tells Simba that he has a long way to go before he becomes king. He is the main singer for 'The Morning Report' in which he gives the account of the Pride Lands. He is extremely organized and proper but also a bit of a coward. The Hornbill affectionately named Zazu in honour of Simba’s loyal avian companion in Disney’s The Lion King, arrived at the zoo earlier this year and is currently sharing his brand-new enclosure with other bird species including Hamerkop, Turacos and Whistling Ducks. Zazu, the lovable and loyal bird from the animated series Timon & Pumbaa, is a red-billed hornbill. Zazu is the hornbill adviser for Mufasa, and later Simba, from The Lion King. A rare Von der Decken hornbill at Fife Zoo is looking for love after arriving at the zoo in Ladybank, Cuprar as part of an endangered species breeding programme. Glitter Vinyl Zazu Hornbill The Lion King Inspired Mouse Ears Headband, Simba Ears, Timon and Pumba Ears, Birthday, adult/child headband Item details Shipping. ![]()
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