These lions were adorable. And loud - you could hear them throughout the casino. And seemingly cuddly, although I know it's not true. You can get closer to these lions than in other zoos I've been to. It would seem risky to have multiple trainers in with the lions at the same time - I do wonder if there have ever been any incidents. I do wish, very much, that the space was larger, but there is consolation that the lions aren't always there.
I did like learning that the lions who are 'on display' at the MGM don't live here on a daily basis, and also have a life-span at least twice those not in captivity, due to regular feeding, better diets, and health care. The lions were charismatic and beautiful, and aside from the assholes who thought it was funny to pound on the glass, it was definitely a cool thing to see (and hear).