Actors Georgie Henley and Skandar Keynes from the new motion picture Chronicles of Narnia: The Voyage of the Dawn Treader joined National Zoo Director Dennis Kelly and lion keepers to name one of the lion cubs -- "Aslan" -- after the majestic lion in the movie.

Also at the event, 20th Century Fox and Walden Media presented a monetary gift to support the Zoo’s great-cat conservation, research and public education. 

“We are grateful to 20th Century Fox and Walden Media for their generosity and proud to name one of our cubs after the character in the beloved books by C.S. Lewis,” Kelly said. “The fictional Aslan is wise, fearless and regal. The real-life Aslan will play a key role in conservation as an ambassador for his species.”

Aslan is one of three lion cubs born September 22 to Naba. The other cubs will be named by keepers, Zoo supporters, and through a vote open to everyone.

~ Ali Lewis contributed to this report