COLUMBUS, Ohio >> Four African lions born last month are ready to make their first public appearance in the lion yard at the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium in central Ohio.

The zoo said the cubs making their debut Wednesday were the first of two litters born at the zoo last month. They’ll take their first public romp through the yard without their parents but with the help of zookeepers to ensure they understand how to get in and out of the space.

The four cubs were born Aug. 16 to second-time mother Asali.

Her half-sister, Kazi, gave birth days later to three cubs, but only two survived. Those cubs aren’t on exhibit yet.

Both mothers were mated with a male lion named Tomo.