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WATCH: Lincoln Park Zoo lion turns 8, makes mincemeat of model animals

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Saturday, January 27, 2018
Lincoln Park Zoo lion celebrates birthday

CHICAGO (WLS) -- Sahar the African lion turned 8 years old Saturday at Lincoln Park Zoo.

People of all ages came to celebrate and watch Sahar take on papier-mché animals with treats inside.

Sahar came to Chicago from Bronx Zoo in 2012.

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