Who knew lions LOVE watermelons! And what better time to prove it than today, 3 August, otherwise known as National Watermelon Day!

For Mahla, pictured, and our other rescued lions, getting their teeth into a juicy watermelon provides them with fun, stimulation and enrichment. It’s a far cry from the life of physical and mental deprivation they once endured in circuses.

You can help lions like Mahla continue to enjoy watermelons and other enrichments by adopting her or making a donation to the ADI Wildlife Sanctuary.