NathanA Gentle Beast
Frikkie must have done all he can to make sure the lion does not turn into a predator with no boundaries. He spoke about his friendly lion and even said,“Zion is a gentle giant. He has never attacked humans and I trust him completely”
Through All Stages
Frikkie makes sure he showers Zion with all the love he can. He spoke about his unusual friendship and said,“It was a once in a lifetime experience to grow up with him and learn and live with him through all of the stages of being a lion”
Lions Have Humor
Frikkie also defends the lions and speaks against the scary image lions have been portrayed to have. He explained that all lions are not always aggressive saying, “People talk about lions like they are just lions but they have personalities, they have humour and laugh.”
Sharing A Bed
The two are so close that they even share a bed and a truck. They basically live together and there has never been an account of Zion acting out on Frikkie. They both seem to be very happy to live with one another.
Special Zion
Frikkie is truly an amazing person who has taken care of 19 lions, tigers and cheetahs. However, according to him, none of the other animals could compare to Zion. Frikkie talks about Zion and says he “is special because of the bond we share. I learned so much from him.”
Holding Zion’s Tail
It is weird but Frikkie often holds Zion’s tail affectionately. He says that the lion does not mind and on the contrary prefers to be held there because he feels safe. The level of trust that goes on between the two is truly impressive, to say the least.