HELP BRING RUBEN HOME. 15-year-old lion Ruben was living alone in a private zoo in Armenia. Five years ago, the zoo closed, and the other animals were removed. But Ruben was left behind and his world went quiet. With your help, we can bring Ruben home to the ADI Wildlife Sanctuary in South Africa, to his native homeland and to the voices of other lions, his new lion community. Read more | Donate UK £ | Donate US $
Providing a peaceful, secure refuge, the ADI Wildlife Sanctuary gives abused, rescued animals, respect and a life of loving kindness, as close as possible to what nature intended.
Set in 455 acres, the environmentally friendly sanctuary, with four natural wells, solar-powered state-of-the-art security fencing and solar water pumps bringing fresh spring water to auto-filling troughs to each habitat, our residents have space to roam free.
We plan to start developing the J. Jarie Jensen Veterinary Center, where we will be able to treat animals within the sanctuary in order to avoid needing to transport them when they are sick. We also hope to benefit from visiting veterinary students and specialists from across the world.
As well as lifelong care for rescued animals, this sanctuary campaigns to change the world for animals, through education and public awareness. Our on-site Jean Warner Sprague Education Center teaches the next generation about the needs of animals and threats they face – helping animals today and into the future.
Assisting governments with strategic support and enforcement of animal protection laws, Animal Defenders International conducts large-scale animal seizures including removing ALL circus animals; we have emptied circuses in Guatemala, Bolivia and Peru and taken the first group of Colombia’s circus animals, following circus bans in those countries. These rescue operations have global impact, raising awareness worldwide, and encouraging other governments to act.
Donate now to support our sanctuary for rescued circus animals.
Read the latest news from the Sanctuary
Solar power
This year, ADI is increasing its commitment to reduce carbon emissions and fight climate change by making the entire sanctuary solar powered.
Leo’s dinnertime stroll
These days Leo has his own feeding routine to ensure he eats all of his food (it was identified he was getting distracted and not eating everything).
Sunny with a side of shade
At the ADI Wildlife Sanctuary, our residents enjoy freedom of choice. Here, ReyA opts to soak up some sun, while Simba chooses to snooze in the shade.
ADI Wildlife Sanctuary 