For the first time, the Kuwait 6 lions – Dhubiya, Saif, Aziza, Muheeb, Shujaa and Saham – stepped out onto African soil for the first time. (Watch back the Facebook lives here).
The Kuwait 6 lions step out on African soil
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What a night: The Kuwait 6 Homecoming!
At 9.07pm last night, our precious cargo of six lions rescued from the illegal wildlife trade rolled through the gates of the ADI Wildlife Sanctuary. It wasn’t quite as we planned after a 25 hour delay at the airport, but they were home!!! We quietly and gently unloaded everyone in an operation lasting to midnight. Everyone was exhausted but energised by the arrival, heaved the crates into place, and one by one the young lions were released into their houses. They were tentative and intrigued, checking things out and settling into the soft teff hay bedding. All the lions had travelled alongside their family and friends, but it was still a special moment when Saif’s crate opened and Dhubiya peeked in as if to say, “glad you’re here too.”
Continue readingThe Kuwait 6 lions have arrived!
The Kuwait 6 are being unloaded at the ADI Wildlife Sanctuary and going into their night houses. They will properly experience Africa tomorrow. We won’t be able to go live on Facebook for this quiet and difficult night operation but will keep you updated. Join us tomorrow on Facebook! Saham and Shujaa were unloaded first.
Please keep supporting these young lions as they begin their new lives. Donate here.
To adopt Shujaa, Saham, Muheeb, Aziza, Saif, and/or Dhubiya to provide their lifetime care: UK store | US store
Continue readingThe Kuwait 6 lions loaded for journey home
The Kuwait 6 lions are loaded for their journey home.
Rescued from the illegal wildlife pet trade, Saif, Dhubiya, Saham, Shujaa, Muheeb and Aziza are now on the way to the ADI Wildlife Sanctuary.
Please help these young lions as they begin their new lives. Donate here.
You can also adopt Saif, Dhubiya, Muheeb, Aziza, Shujaa or Saham to help provide lifetime care for them. UK store | US store
Continue readingKuwait 6 delayed at Johannesburg Airport
We are disappointed to report that after the exhilaration of arriving in South Africa we are still waiting for the lions to enter the country. We are working to resolve a technical import issue – exacerbated because no offices are open yet. The lions have been given some food and fresh water (pictured Johannes topping up water). Fortunately, one of the reasons ADI builds large travel crates is in case animals get stuck at an airport during a long journey (e.g., due to an aircraft breakdown). The lions are indoors in the cargo area.
Continue readingThe Kuwait 6 have landed in South Africa
The Kuwait 6 lions have landed safely in South Africa, their homeland. Thank you for supporting this rescue mission and please continue to help these young lions as they begin their new lives. Donate here. To adopt one or more of the Kuwait 6: US store | UK store
The lions were rescued from the illegal wildlife pet trade and cared for at Kuwait Zoo until a home was found. They will soon be on the road to the ADI Wildlife Sanctuary.
A huge thank you to Qatar Airways Cargo for donating space on a cargo flight for the Kuwait 6 lions as part of their WeQare scheme.
Continue readingKuwait 6 reach Doha
At the Doha stop of their flight, the Kuwait 6 lions received food and water. Everyone is looking well, with Dhubiya especially loving her food.
Kuwait 6 lions all boarded for flight
Muheeb, Saham, Shujaa, Saif, Dhubiya and Aziza have now been boarded onto their flight home.
We are on the way!
The Kuwait 6 lions have arrived at the airport
The Kuwait 6 lions have arrived at the airport and are being weighed. The lions were rescued from the illegal wildlife pet trade and were cared for at Kuwait Zoo until a home was found for them. Qatar Airways Cargo have donated space on a cargo flight as part of their WeQare scheme. The six young lions, Muheeb, Saham, Shujaa, Saif, Dhubiya and Aziza, are on their way to the ADI Wildlife Sanctuary in South Africa.
Continue readingLoading the Kuwait 6 lions
LIVE FROM KUWAIT. We are loading the Kuwait 6 lions ready to fly to South Africa and a new life at the ADI Wildlife Sanctuary. The lions have been rescued from the illegal wildlife pet trade and have been cared for at Kuwait Zoo. Follow their journey home with ADI on Facebook.
Please consider adopting young lioness Aziza or any of our other Kuwait 6 lions to help provide lifetime care for them. UK store | US store
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