Ahead of Father’s Day, we look back on the rescues of ADI Wildlife Sanctuary dads Leo and Rey Cusco and their families. Take a moment to look what they came from and where they are now.

On the first day of ADI’s operation to empty circuses following Peru’s ban, Leo and his boys Coco, Chino and Rolex were rescued. However, the circus blocked the removal of the lionesses and escaped into hiding. Months later, ADI tracked them down, saving Leo’s beloved Muñeca and daughters Africa and Kiara2, reuniting them before settling them in Africa.

Rey Cusco is the father of Mahla and Scarc with mother Kiara1. The family was also torn apart by a circus in Peru that blocked the removal of the cubs so they could be used for photos, as well as Smith. It took two raids by ADI with riot police to save and reunite them with their mother.

Today, Mahla, Scarc, Kiara1, and Amazonas live together at ADIWS with Rey Cusco living next door. Kiara2 and Africa live with father Leo on one side and brother Rolex on the other.

WE WILL BE LIVE ON FACEBOOK WITH LEO FOR FATHER’S DAY. Sunday 18, 5pm South Africa; 4pm UK; 11am EST; 8am EST.

Honor these amazing dads by giving them the gift that supports their care: Adopt Leo/ReyC UK £ | Adopt US $