Seven tigers (Simba, Kimba, Jix, Chiquita, Nala, Africa and Kenia) have been removed from a circus and are now in the ADI Temporary Rescue Unit in Guatemala. They will be relocated to the ADI Wildlife Sanctuary in South Africa where they will live in huge natural, secure, enclosures with pools and space to roam for the rest of their lives.
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There was much chuffing and nuzzling as Kimba, Chiquita and Africa were reunited at the weekend. The three had been separated when they were sedated on Thursday for removal from Circo Rey Gitano in Guatemala by the government’s animal welfare division Unidad de Bienestar Animal (UBA) following an eight-year legal battle to enforce Guatemala’s 2018 ban on animals in circuses.
Continue readingDestination for the seven tigers rescued in Guatemala this week.
Continue readingThe long wait is over for seven tigers. 8 years after Guatemala banned animal circuses and ADI emptied the cages, the last circus tigers whose rescue was blocked are on their way to freedom.
Today marks the beginning of a new life for tigers Simba, Kimba, Jix, Chiquita, Nala, Africa and Kenia after their removal from Circo Rey Gitano yesterday. The circus put out a lie that one of the tigers had died but here they all are this morning, with something soft to lie on for the first time in their lives.
Continue readingThe ADI Wildlife Sanctuary in South Africa is home to over 30 lions and tigers, rescued from circuses and the illegal wildlife trade around the world, plus many other animals saved from cruelty.
Back when they were caged on circus trucks or being posed with as ‘trophy pets’ they could never have believed life could be so much fun.
Continue readingIt’s over 12 years since we rescued Mahla from a circus cage when she was less than a year old and she is as playful and enthusiastic as ever for any treats and surprises at the ADI Wildlife Sanctuary.
Something new in the neighbourhood? Her brother Scarc, rescued at the same time, takes a slower more nonchalant approach but Mahla is off like a rocket, checking out some Halloween boxes. Which do you think she’ll decide to carry off?
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Our most recent ADI Wildlife Sanctuary arrivals BenTzur and Ori, rescued from the illegal wildlife trade in Israel, had never seen anything quite like the spooky catnip boxes but quickly realized there was fun to be had. But who would be the one to climb up and get the last one?
