Siblings Africa, Kiara2 and Rolex are clearly relaxed after a huge wildfire was stopped from entering the ADI Wildlife Sanctuary yesterday. The alarm was sounded about a fast-moving fire 25 miles away. The ADIWS team loaded our fire fighters and began bringing the lions and tigers into their safe zones. Within 40 minutes 26 lions and tigers were in the feeding camps and the ground was being soaked. Five lions were taking their time coming in – father Leo and children Africa and Kiara2, and Tarzan and Tanya (who never hurry for anyone). Nevertheless the team persevered and everyone was in their safe zones within an hour of the alarm – unsurprisingly, Leo was the last to potter in. Strong winds drove the fire and it reached our north and west perimeters about four hours later, where it was stopped by the brave efforts of our team. See video of the shocking events earlier.

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