Zuri is an adult lioness. She is the adoptive daughter of Kabila, the adoptive sister of Tiifu, and a member of the all-female Ukweli Pride.
Appearance[]
Cub[]
Zuri is a tawny-orange lioness with paler orange chest fur. She has a small tuft of fur on her head, light brown ear rims and softly-rimmed inner ears. On each ear is a pale marking in the shape of an oval. Her eyes are a distinct blue, and just underneath each of her eyes is a small pale brown marking. Her nose is maroon, and her claws are gray and shiny.
Late Teenager/Young Adult[]
Zuri's appearance is almost the same as when she was younger, except that she's gotten taller.
Personality[]
Zuri is delicate and timid. She shows considerable anxiety and fear in the face of simple circumstances and harbors deep disgust for grubs. She is extremely grateful to Kabila for adopting her even though she was already raising a cub.
History[]
Backstory[]
Zuri was born to a rogue lioness, but her mother fell ill. Thankfully, they were found by Kabila, who was in the area. Kabila adopted Zuri on request by her mother.
Legends of the Lion Guard: Protectors of the Pride Lands[]
The Pride Lands Games[]
Zuri competes in the Pride Lands Games, and goes second for the South Lands team in each competition. When Fuli complains about the water, she agrees with the cheetah. Zuri scores two points in the stone throw, and four in the stick toss. In the wrestling competition, Zuri faces Kicheko, but is eventually pinned to the ground and loses.
Kion and Nguruma's Birthday[]
Zuri attends Kion and Nguruma's birthday celebration.
A Wonderful Royal Summit[]
During the Royal Summit, Kiara asks Tiifu how Zuri is, and she responds that she's well.
The Lost Treasure of the South Lands[]
Mahuluti's Mission[]
Legends of the Lion Guard: Battle for the Pride Lands[]
Zuri is now an adult. As part of the South Lands delegation, she arrives in the Pride Lands in order to hear urgent news from Simba, who wishes to have them escorted to Pride Rock. Kion and the Lion Guard take them to Pride Rock, and Simba leads then inside the den to discuss. Unbeknownst to them, Shupavu and Njano have reported their presence to Scar, who deems the news interesting. After Simba confesses that Scar has returned, the delegations are shocked and share glances with one another. When Scar commences his war on the Pride Lands, Zuri is one of the many animals gathered at the base of Pride Rock.
Family[]
Trivia[]
- Zuri is voiced by Madison Pettis.
- Like Fuli, Zuri dislikes water.