THE COUNTDOWN BEGINS FOR THE KUWAIT 6 LIONS: With your help, 20 May will see little Saif and five other young lions, victims of the illegal wildlife trade, running and playing, with more space and sky than they have ever known, in the land of their forefathers at the ADI Wildlife Sanctuary. They are being cared for by volunteers and staff at Kuwait Zoo. These precious lions need your support for their lifetime care.
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
The face of resilience
Kiara, the matriarch of the Cusco pride, has endured a lot. These days, she enjoys a peaceful life at the ADI Wildlife Sanctuary in South Africa. Mother’s Day is just around the corner. Will you support the care of Kiara?
Happy World Donkey Day
Today we celebrate our beloved donkeys at the ADI Wildlife Sanctuary, rescued after being left behind at an abandoned holiday lodge in South Africa.
Kesari’s world
Currently, the only South African-born lion at the sanctuary, majestic Kesari avoided being put up for auction and becoming a target for a trophy hunter, instead coming to ADIWS. Safe, at peace, and free to just be.
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