Gone in 60 seconds

This cardboard giraffe was no match for mighty Kesari, who demolished the enrichment in about one minute, even though he relished every second of it. Thanks to Kunduchi Pet Products for donating catnip which is used on enrichment like this – all vital for keeping our big cats physically and mentally healthy.

To donate toward more enrichment, which Kesari and the others love: Donate UK £ | Donate US $

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Lupe on the prowl

Lupe is a warrior princess. Like other members of her Guatemala tiger family we rescued who suffered multiple health issues due to circus life, Lupe also has seizures, for which she receives medication to keep them at bay.

Although Lupe and our other circus survivors are safe at the ADI Wildlife Sanctuary, the damage they endured in their previous lives can haunt them. In addition to inbreeding, poor nutrition in the circus results in nerve and spine malformations, which trigger seizures and damage the brain. That is why when we rescue an animal, we are committed to providing the very best, lifelong care. It costs $1,300 per month to care for a tiger or lion, so any help you can give truly makes a difference. Donate US $ | Donate UK £

Another romantic sunset for Tarzan and Tanya

The world’s most loving lions are settling in for the evening at the ADI Wildlife Sanctuary, South Africa. They stuck with each other through thick and thin in a circus in Guatemala before they were rescued by ADI. In the circus a tiger tore apart Tarzan’s face as tiny Tanya battled to protect him. Last year, our veterinary team gave him a partial lip lift to repair much of the damage. For those of you who remember Tarzan when we first rescued him, you can see the significant improvement in this picture. You may also get a chance to meet this magical pair live of Facebook this weekend.

WE WILL BE LIVE ON FACEBOOK FROM ADIWS SATURDAY (17th) & SUNDAY (18th) 5pm (South Africa); 4pm (UK); 11am (EST); 8am (PST).

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Fathers of the prides

Ahead of Father’s Day, we look back on the rescues of ADI Wildlife Sanctuary dads Leo and Rey Cusco and their families. Take a moment to look what they came from and where they are now.

On the first day of ADI’s operation to empty circuses following Peru’s ban, Leo and his boys Coco, Chino and Rolex were rescued. However, the circus blocked the removal of the lionesses and escaped into hiding. Months later, ADI tracked them down, saving Leo’s beloved Muñeca and daughters Africa and Kiara2, reuniting them before settling them in Africa.

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Cuddling like pretzels

Could these recently reunited brothers, rescued from a circus in Guatemala, be any closer? Tomas and Kimba opted to sleep just outside of their new A frame at the ADI Wildlife Sanctuary (clearly, there is more than one way to enjoy it). These A frames made out of branches are really popular among our residents as they allow them to enjoy shade while still being able to see what’s going on in the world around them.

To help us build more A frames for the rest of our lions and tigers (UK £53 / US $66 / R1,200 each): Donate UK £ | Donate US $

Happy Animal Sanctuary Caregiver Day

Running the ADI Wildlife Sanctuary is no easy task, and our incredible ADIWS team is there every day to make sure our rescued animals receive the care and attention they need. They feed the animals, assist veterinarians, build the play centers our big cats love, plant trees and a hundred and one other jobs. Each of them plays his or her part in ensuring the animals in our care are safe, happy and living the very best life possible.

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