Sasha on the prowl

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It is only when you see animals amongst nature that you truly see them – especially when they are camouflaged, concealed and alert like Sasha here. That is why circuses and zoo present such a distorted and misleading image of animals as they sit blank eyed in small, bare cages.

Sasha’s life at the ADI Wildlife Sanctuary is a far cry from the small, bare cage in the Guatemalan circus we rescued her from. After her years of confinement as a young tiger, Sasha now enjoys the safety of her Stephi Habitat in a far better environment for this beautiful girl. She has space to stalk in the long grass, pools of water to soak in at the ADI Wildlife Sanctuary.

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Dhubiya on alert

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Curious Dhubiya is always interested in what’s going on around her at the ADI Wildlife Sanctuary. Some might even call her the “nosy neighbor”. The bold, playful lioness, rescued from the illegal wildlife pet trade in Kuwait, loves to get into everything and see what everyone is doing. It’s so heartwarming to see that her harrowing past hasn’t dampened her zest for life.

Please continue to support our young lioness – she can live up to 20 years at ADIWS with your help. Donate £ /Euros /Rand | Donate US$ /CA$ 

Up close with Kimba

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The beauty of the ADI Wildlife Sanctuary is that our rescued lions and tigers have the freedom to be seen or unseen – our smallest habitats are 2.5 acres. The lions and tigers can stay as far away as they want. That’s. why it’s always an privilege when any of the animals come and check us out – because it’s their choice. Kimba was one of the first animals we rescued from a circus in Guatemala during ADI’s operation to enforce the country’s animal circus ban. He lives at ADIWS with brother Tomas.

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Running wild

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There’s nothing quite like seeing animals that have been confined and abused expressing their lust for life after a rescue. These four horses were found hobbled in a South African township street, now they roam free on the 455-acre ADI Wildlife Sanctuary site. Enjoy this phone clip taken walking the dogs a few days ago. Have a great weekend.

A king in any language

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The indomitable Rey Cusco rules over the vast Stephanides Habitat at the ADI Wildlife Sanctuary. It’s hard to believe that next month marks the start of ADI’s Operation Spirit of Freedom in Peru – a two year mission emptying every circus cage following the country’s ban on wild animal acts. Rey was rescued in the city of Cusco high in the Andes mountains (hence his name) and later flew with 32 other lions to South Africa. Our thanks to Lion Lovers Facebook group who sponsored Rey’s individual rescue ten years ago.

Celebrate his rescueversary with a donation to support his care. Every bit helps.

Please consider adopting Rey Cusco to help support his ongoing care. With your help, he can have many more years under the African sun. UK store | US store

Beautiful like his father

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Leo lives on through his children, like stunning Rolex here, enjoying the sunshine at the ADI Wildlife Sanctuary during South Africa’s winter.

Next month marks 10 years since the family was rescued from a circus in Peru during ADI’s Operation Spirit of Freedom, enforcing the country’s wild animal circus ban. Ahead of their big anniversary, please consider donating toward Rolex’s care so he can continue to enjoy many more years in the land of his forefathers, where he was meant to be.

Help support Rolex’s care – every bit helps.

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