HUGE Male Lion Shocks Audience with Display

Portland Oregon's zoo put on a show for us with their male lion. They said this was the best that he has done in front of an audience. He made multiple hind leg standups and the human size comparison was shocking!

Just for clarity, it was described that the reason they were making the lion do all those motions that seem to look like tricks is actually the veterinarian doing a visual check on the lions paws, throat, teeth, and underbelly. It is better than sedation and he gets a snack. However I would agree that a zoo is no place for a magnificent creature like this.