Lions Tanya and Tarzan stole people’s hearts all over the world with their incredible devotion to each other and displays of affection and her passing due to cancer has left us heartbroken. Together they saw each other through the worst of times in a circus in Guatemala and the best of times together in the ADI Wildlife Sanctuary (ADIWS), South Africa.
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We are all heartbroken to announce that our dear Tanya, Tarzan’s lifetime companion and protector, has passed away.
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Head bumps, rising up on their hind legs, wrestling and hugging, even a kiss from Max in the den, the brothers are back together!
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We constantly monitor our residents at the ADI Wildlife Sanctuary and any changes in behavior prompts an investigation.
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Our ADI Wildlife Sanctuary sweethearts, Tarzan and Tanya, cuddle and bask in the winter sunshine while Tarzan battles osteo-arthritis.
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Our newest Sanctuary residents, Coralie and Goliath, are loving life in their 2.5-acre enclosure—soaking up the African sunshine, brushing through tall, waving grass, and sharing peaceful moments together in their ancestral homeland.
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Three weeks ago, Goliath and Coralie stepped onto African soil for the first time at the ADI Wildlife Sanctuary. Today, they woke up in the African sunshine, yawned, and roared to the other lions.
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Tomas and Kimba back together! Tomas returned to the ADI Wildlife Sanctuary yesterday after major surgery by Dr Peter Caldwell at Old Chapel Veterinary Clinic. After spending the night in separate rooms in their house, although able to make contact through the mesh, the boys were properly reunited today.
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Tomas is back at the ADI Wildlife Sanctuary following major surgery at Old Chapel Veterinary Clinic.
Part of Tomas’ gut had become wrapped around itself and his health deteriorated rapidly. Dr Peter Caldwell removed part of his bowel and Tomas has been recovering in hospital for more than a week.
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For everyone who followed their journey from France to South Africa, here are some pictures of Goliath and Coralie exploring the main quarantine habitat at the ADI Wildlife Sanctuary.
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