Fleishhacker Zoo---San Francisco, Calif.

On the back of this photo dated, 5/12/58 it says, Walking into a lion's den is ticklish business(I would agree) but for keeper Jack Castor of San Franciscos Fleishbacker Zoo its just a routine chore. He's making friends with King and Alicia which were formerly to pets of a cotton rancher. (Looking at the right front leg of the male, I assume he was feeing him cotton, instead of vitamins) Alicia, whom Castor is petting, expects cubs this month. Note the reporter points out which one is the female, Alicia.