Lion cubs playing with their dad can be a fun and exciting experience. Lion dads can be very playful and loving with the cubs. Young lion cubs will typically spend time rolling around and playing with their dad and the fighting can occasionally be a little rough but it’s all part of the experience. It’s important to remember that despite the rough play, lion cubs learn valuable skills from their dad not only on how to play but also how to defend themselves. During these sessions with their dad, lion cubs learn important lessons about survival and how to fend for themselves in the wild.