Bella Thorne & Tristan Klier Hold Newborn Lion in South Africa - Exclusive Pics!

Bella Thorne and her boyfriend Tristan Klier pose with an adorable, four-day-old lion cub in these exclusive photos from her trip to South Africa.

“I’ve always dreamed about the chance to go on Safari in Africa and now I am here…living several dreams,” the 16-year-old actress told JJ. “I’m dancing in a film, working with some of the funniest people I look up to, and holding newborn wild cats…no big deal… yeah right!”

Bella added, “I miss (my dog) Kingston so much and we couldn’t get him here. I missed (my brother) Remy and Tristan too, and now Tristan is here. Remy is coming soon! Anyone that knows me knows that I have an obsession with cats so this was like heaven.”

She is currently on location shooting her upcoming film Blended, co-starring Adam Sandler, who was also on that day’s excursion.

Bella will have a chance to dance in the film, and she’s even learning some Zulu and South African hip-hop. You can also get a peek at her shorter hair, which she cut for the role!

10+ exclusive pictures of Bella Thorne and Tristan Klier in South Africa…