We can’t wait to see Saif, the youngest of the Kuwait 6 lions, run in the wide-open space at the ADI Wildlife Sanctuary. He will certainly catch the attention of his soon-to-be neighbors Simba and Rey and Max and Stripes. Ruben will be watching over them.

Saif and the other five lions – Dhubiya, Muheeb, Saham, Shujaa, and Aziza – were rescued from the illegal wildlife pet trade in the Middle East – a trade fueled by people seeking a status symbol. Although they have an outside run in the Kuwait zoo, where they are being cared for until we can relocate them, they will love the natural, wild space in their new home.

The South Africa CITES import permit for all six lions has been issued and Qatar Airways Cargo has given us a free flight (as part of their WeQare program) for Sunday, May 19. Once we have finalized export procedures, the lions will arrive at the ADI Wildlife Sanctuary on May 20.

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