Sofia the Lion Tamer at Wellington Zoo, New Zealand - 4th January 2012

So fascinating. What were they both really thinking? Was the lion being 'stroppy' as the zookeepers say? Would I have stayed that close after the first time the lion does whatever he's doing-not looking to bite more swat in my opinion, keeps hind legs down so not pouncing-really for an expert to say? Is this some kind of Disney affect? Does kinda look like Mustafa.