Riverview's Eric Michaud remembers the time when Azizi, the male lion at the Moncton zoo, sprayed visitors with urine through the fence.

His wife and daughter fell victim to the lion's prank.

"Our oldest daughter got sprayed on the hand and a little bit in the face, then I think my wife got some on her as well, as did one of our friends, actually, and so did other people," he said with a laugh.

"It was just like an element of surprise, not expecting it ... you know, there was laughter as well."

Michaud and his wife have visited the lions at the Magnetic Hill Zoo for 15 years now.

He said it was sad to learn that Azizi, an 18-year-old male, had to be euthanized on Wednesday due to his deteriorating health.

Eric Michaud's daughter, Jasmine, then 3, was among those who got sprayed by Az

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