This week we celebrate two years since Tomas and Kimba were moved into their new habitat at the ADI Wildlife Sanctuary, South Africa.
Continue readingTogether for Christmas
Sanctuary News
This week the sun has been blazing hot at the ADI Wildlife Sanctuary (ADIWS) with the temperature hitting 44 degrees Celsius / 111 degrees Fahrenheit, and, with an alert of two wildfires in the area, there couldn’t have been a more vivid reminder of the importance of water security for our residents at the ADIWS. So, I want to start with a very special thankyou to everyone who has contributed to our latest fundraiser to install state-of-the-art waste disposal and grey water recycling and filtration systems to conserve precious water.
Continue readingSaif then and now
This time last year, ADI issued a picture (left) of a very young Saif to ADI supporters, with the message “Your donation today could change his world…” Well, YOU DID IT, and that little lion is growing fast at the ADI Wildlife Sanctuary.
Continue reading….Yawn
As you’d expect, lions and tigers do love a catnap and when you see a picture of a lion seemingly giving a spectacular roar it’s more likely they are having a good yawn! That’s not to say lions don’t roar a lot – anyone who watches our lives from the ADI Wildlife Sanctuary will have heard them! Here’s a few good yawns….
Continue readingKiara eye surgery
It is over three years since the cataract on Kiara’s left eye began to significantly impact her vision and she now has very little, if any, vision in that eye. Our ADI Wildlife Sanctuary team constantly monitor for any inflammation and discomfort, so it can be treated quickly. Dr Peter Caldwell examined Kiara and believes she will need surgery in the new year to remove the eye. She is believed to be 15 years old, although the ages given by circuses are often suspect, as they try to hide the length of time they have been in possession of the animals. ADI rescued her from a circus in Peru ten years ago.
Continue readingMuheeb weight loss investigated
Last week, Dr Caldwell sedated Muheeb (one of the #Kuwait6 lions) at ADIWS, and took blood, urine and fecal samples following concern that although he is eating, he appears to be losing weight. He has previously had his regular internal and external parasite treatments. So, we await the test results. As Muheeb was an illegal pet before being taken in by Kuwait Zoo, we have limited health background.
Continue readingChino back after veterinary check up
Chino is back with brother Coco after his veterinary checkup – back to his imperious self, monitoring activity in Kornberg Habitat at the ADI Wildlife Sanctuary.
Continue readingRey stays cool in the blazing sun
Today, the ADI Wildlife Sanctuary in South Africa, hit a scorching 44 degrees Celsius / 111 degrees Fahrenheit during a summer heatwave – it’s going to be a hot Christmas!
Continue readingLazy Sunday for Saif and Dhubiya
Saif is looking well and enjoying Sunday with Dhubiya after being sedated for a battery of tests by Dr Peter Caldwell at the ADI Wildlife Sanctuary last week.
Continue readingTarzan fully recovered after sedation
“DON’T YOU GO NEAR HIM AGAIN!” Tarzan has fully recovered after being sedated by Dr Peter Caldwell for tests – a possible kidney issue is being investigated and we await the results.
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