Big Springs

Big Springs is a water source located in the Pride Lands. It is the home of Basi's Pod.

Description
It is a large lake with many rocks dipped into the water from the sides. The clear waters are filled to the brim with fish that will eat the dirt away from any hippo standing in the water. A large upheaval of mountainous grass is attached to the side, with additional rocks placed on top.

Never Judge a Hyena by Its Spots
Thurston mentions Big Springs when asking where Flat Ridge Rock is located.

The Rise of Makuu
After Beshte becomes dirty, the Lion Guard journey here to clean off. Beshte explains that the fish in his home eat the muck and dirt off the Hippos, including the food stuck in his teeth, and demonstrates this to his friends. His father, Basi, also mentions that when there are too many fish in the lake, the crocodiles come along and eat the fish, completing the Circle of Life. Bunga dives in, but the fish are repelled by his scent. Pua then arrives and asks Basi if the fish are ready. Basi explains that whilst there are more than last time, there are still not enough for him and his float. He invites them to return next week, and Pua agrees. However, Makuu is not happy with this and challenges him to a Mashindano. Basi explains what that is, leaving Kion worried.

After Makuu wins the Mashindano, he forces the Hippos to move out and the crocodiles move in. Kion attempts to reason with Makuu, though he initially refuses. Later, Kion returns with newfound advice from Pua and his grandfather and warns him what he's messing with. After seeing the Roar of the Elders in action, Makuu agrees to leave, and the hippos return home. Basi invites Makuu back when the fish have repopulated.

Janja's New Crew
A mudslide blocks a popular trail from Big Springs to Mekundu Cliffs. Twiga attempts to use it with the intent of traveling to Big Springs but is halted by Bunga and Ono.

Beware the Zimwi
Beshte awaits The Bellow Fellows, after preparing for an audition with them. He is nervous, but Kion reminds him that they just faced the Zimwi and that even if it turned out to be fake, he still went in with the belief that it was real. This gives Beshte a confidence boost, and he steps onto a rock to perform for them. He begins bellowing and afterward is welcomed as a new member of The Bellow Fellows, much to his delight. Together, they were bellowing as a group, and Bunga comments that Beshte was scarier than the Zimwi.

Rafiki's New Neighbors
Having helped to save Rafiki's tree, Mzaha explains that he, Chama and Furaha found a tree near Big Springs to live in, where they can be as loud as they want.

Timon and Pumbaa's Christmas
Beshte approaches Ma Tembo at Big Springs to ask for her herd to participate in a Christmas celebration for Timon and Pumbaa. Although Ma Tembo is hesitant, she agrees after hearing what was required.

The Golden Zebra
During the dry season, there has been a water shortage which makes Twiga's herd and Vuruga Vuruga's herd very thirsty. Simba orders the guard to ask Dhahabu's herd to share their watering hole with the Pride Landers.

The Hyena Resistance
Scar orders his army to attack Big Springs with Kiburi's float being in the lead. On their way there Kiburi's float gets stopped by The Hyena Resistance.

Beshte and the Beast
Twice, Scar's army tries to attack Big Springs at Basi's pod until Shujaa the gorilla comes to help the Lion Guard.

Inhabitants

 * Hippopotamuses
 * Basi's Pod
 * Basi
 * Beshte
 * Fish
 * Chama
 * Furaha
 * Mzaha

Visitors

 * Kion
 * Fuli
 * Ono
 * Bunga
 * Makuu's Float
 * Makuu
 * Pua
 * Ma Tembo's Herd
 * Ma Tembo
 * Mtoto
 * Twiga's Herd
 * Twiga
 * Shingo
 * Vuruga Vuruga's Herd
 * Vuruga Vuruga
 * Shujaa
 * Janja​​​​​​
 * Cheezi
 * Chungu​​​​​​​
 * Reirei​​​​​​​
 * [[Goigoi]​​​​​​​]
 * Kiburi​​​​​​​
 * Tamka