Slavcho, one of the Sofia Zoo’s most beloved lions, has died at the age of more than 20, the zoo announced. The Sofia Zoo described Slavcho as an animal whose distinctive character and imposing presence had made him a favorite among generations of visitors. Slavcho was among the animals that became particularly familiar to visitors to the Sofia Zoo over the years. News of his death prompted an outpouring of sadness from zoo supporters on social media, with many sharing memories of the lion. The Sofia Zoo is Bulgaria’s largest zoo and one of the oldest in the Balkans.