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Author: animaldefendersinternational

ADIWS prepares for fire victims

January 10, 2026January 12, 2026 / animaldefendersinternational / Leave a comment

The ADI Wildlife Sanctuary is preparing to receive white lions Lei-ah and Elsa from Panthera Africa Big Cat Sanctuary after it was hit by a devastating wildfire this week. They will be taken into the quarantine unit, Stephi Habitat, where they will remain until Panthera is recovered.

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Emergency appeal for fire victims

January 9, 2026January 12, 2026 / animaldefendersinternational / Leave a comment

Yesterday, a horrific wildfire devastated Panthera Africa Big Cat Sanctuary in South Africa’s Western Cape. ADI has offered travel crates to relocate animals as well as emergency space with us.

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Remembering Simba

January 8, 2026January 8, 2026 / animaldefendersinternational / Leave a comment

Yesterday we lost a giant at the ADI Wildlife Sanctuary and today we look back on the life of a lion it was our privilege to know.

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Farewell Simba

January 7, 2026 / animaldefendersinternational / Leave a comment

It is with great sadness that we announce that one of our old warriors, 18-year old Simba, passed away peacefully at the ADI Wildlife Sanctuary today.

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Welcome home Kiara

December 30, 2025January 2, 2026 / animaldefendersinternational / Leave a comment

Kiara Piura (Kiara2) is back at the ADI Wildlife Sanctuary, ready for the New Year, after surgery to remove her eye on Christmas Eve.

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Thank you & Happy Christmas from ADI

December 25, 2025January 2, 2026 / animaldefendersinternational / Leave a comment

Enjoy this year’s Christmas treats from the ADI Wildlife Sanctuary in South Africa. 

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Thoughts for Kiara – Christmas in hospital

December 25, 2025 / animaldefendersinternational / Leave a comment

Kiara Piura (where she was rescued) usually referred to as Kiara 2 (the second Kiara we rescued in Peru!) had surgery on Christmas Eve.

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Did you miss me?

December 12, 2025December 22, 2025 / animaldefendersinternational / Leave a comment

Hugs, kisses, head bumps and a whole lot of rolling around: GOLIATH AND CORALIE REUNITED.

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Indomitable lioness has failing eyesight

December 10, 2025December 10, 2025 / animaldefendersinternational / Leave a comment

Sasha has returned to the ADI Wildlife Sanctuary after a series of tests by Dr Peter Caldwell, and examination by an ophthalmologist at Old Chapel Veterinary Clinic. The tests revealed retinal degeneration resulting in night blindness, very limited vision and no peripheral vision.

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Goliath visits the dentist

December 10, 2025December 10, 2025 / animaldefendersinternational / Leave a comment

Goliath has just had two root canals performed by Prof. Gerhard Steenkamp today, was examined by Dr Peter Caldwell and is heading home to the Sanctuary.

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