However , record has it that there were originally a total of 627 lions .
Investigations to determine the total number of animals have been carried out on several occasions but the results have proved inconsistent , ranging anywhere from 482 to 501 .
Record has it that there were originally a total of 627 lions .
Investigations to determine the total number of animals have been carried out on several occasions but the results have proved inconsistent , ranging anywhere from 482 to 501 .