BenTzur and Ori, two young lions rescued from the illegal wildlife trade in Israel, have just spent two days in travel crates crossing the world to the ADI Wildlife Sanctuary in South Africa – a journey that saw us stop in Cairo, Egypt, then a 10+hour stopover in Frankfurt, Germany, before an overnight flight to Johannesburg.

This morning BenTzur and Ori were released into their habitat at the ADI Wildlife Sanctuary.

BenTzur and Ori have completed their journey home to sanctuary!

Tomorrow, the young lions rescued from the illegal wildlife trade by Israel’s Nature & Parks Authority will begin their journey to the ADI Wildlife Sanctuary in South Africa.

Last week Tomas quietly watched as brother Kimba was loaded into a travel crate at the ADI Wildlife Sanctuary, South Africa and taken to hospital. This week Kimba returned and the boys bumped heads, rolled and cuddled before heading side by side, deep into their large, natural habitat.

On Sunday, BenTzur and Ori will begin their journey from Israel to a new life at the ADI Wildlife Sanctuary in South Africa.

Last night, Kimba arrived back at the ADI Wildlife Sanctuary after a stay at Old Chapel Veterinary Clinic.  He was quietly moved into one of the rooms in the house he shares with Tomas, who was in the next room. 

The baby owls move into the aviary at the ADI Wildlife Sanctuary and START LEARNING TO FLY. 

After being seized from the illegal wildlife pet trade, by Israel’s Nature & Parks Authority (NPA) over a year ago, BenTzur and Ori have been growing up waiting for a new life. Now they are on the brink of a new life in Africa at the ADI Wildlife Sanctuary.

Kimba has been admitted to hospital today for an assessment by Dr Caldwell and possible surgery on his right eye.