Tomas relaxes and watches the world go by in Avi Habitat at the ADI Wildlife Sanctuary, South Africa. Born in a circus cage in Guatemala and saved when the country banned animal circuses, we think it’s pretty clear Tomas is now in the world he was meant for.
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While it is heartbreaking to say goodbye to this magnificent lioness, please look through these pictures and remember how ADI supporters transformed her life. Rescued from a circus in Colombia ten years ago she crossed the world to live as a lion should at the ADI Wildlife Sanctuary, South Africa. In her natural homeland, the images show how lions should live, such a contrast to circus and zoo life (third from last pic shows Easy’s last day in her circus cage). The second to last pic is of Easy in the ADI Temporary Rescue Unit in Colombia, it shows how the fur on her forehead formed a heart. The mark was less clear over time but she always had a great big heart. Our thanks for the many kind comments, she touched all of our lives.
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An amazing opportunity to own – or give as a gift – a one-of-a-kind piece of artwork donated by ADI supporters and to raise funds for the lifetime care of the Kuwait 6.
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With great sadness we announce the passing of Easy, one of the ADI Wildlife Sanctuary matriarchs and last of the magnificent pride of nine lions ADI rescued from a circus in Colombia ten years ago. Easy was an exceptionally elegant, powerful, lioness with a very distinctive face.
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Max enjoys a soak in the pool of Kakato by April Fong Habitat, our largest tiger territory at the ADI Wildlife Sanctuary. Max is a little more assertive than brother Stripes, but both have grown into confident and friendly animals.
ADI rescued them as young cubs from a circus holed up in a junkyard in Guatemala, six years ago.
Max and Stripes are both very intrigued by all their new lion neighbors, especially Muheeb.
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After two weeks in quarantine, the Kuwait 6 – young brothers Shujaa and Saham, mature and sensible Muheeb, dainty young Aziza, young partners-in-crime Saif and Dhubiya – have all been released into their main habitats at the ADI Wildlife Sanctuary, South Africa. More space, more enrichment, grass, trees, birds, rabbits, hares, mongooses, ground squirrels – more life than they have ever known! Their faces have been full of wonder and excitement. Now they can run, play, tumble, stalk and snooze in the sun.
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Tanya is recovering at the ADI Wildlife Sanctuary after Dr. Peter Caldwell took a biopsy of a small growth spotted between her shoulder blades. Although it is suspected of being a benign papilloma it will be tested just to be sure. Tanya is recovering well today, snuggled in her teff-filled den with Tarzan, who has valiantly placed himself across the front of the den to protect his beloved Tanya.
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Shujaa is the first of the Kuwait 6 lions to head out into their main habitats at the ADI Wildlife Sanctuary following a period of quarantine and observation. Doesn’t he look right at home? A lion where he should be, home in Africa. Once he was dumped, an unwanted status symbol pet, on the streets of Kuwait City, now he has his own 4 acres of natural African habitat to share with brother Saham. Cautious Saham has not ventured out yet, but Shujaa was quick to explore, smell the trees and scent mark.
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This week, the six lions that were rescued from the illegal wildlife trade in Kuwait, Shujaa, Saham, Dhubiya, Saif, Aziza and Muheeb, will complete their quarantine period at the ADI Wildlife Sanctuary. Following a veterinary assessment, they will be released into their larger habitats.
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When ADI visited Kuwait Zoo to meet the lions rescued from the pet trade and needing homes, friendly Saif just wanted to be loved. He had a zest and hope for life in his eyes, excited about everything. Now, he has his whole life ahead of him in our place of loving kindness where he can play with his catnip sack until it is destroyed, move onto the teff hay insulation bales, and take them apart, too. He can do no wrong. We are looking forward to the day he gives voice when the sanctuary residents sing their morning and evening songs. Thank you for supporting dear Saif!
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