Yesterday we lost a giant at the ADI Wildlife Sanctuary and today we look back on the life of a lion it was our privilege to know.

It is with great sadness that we announce that one of our old warriors, 18-year old Simba, passed away peacefully at the ADI Wildlife Sanctuary today.

Kiara Piura (Kiara2) is back at the ADI Wildlife Sanctuary, ready for the New Year, after surgery to remove her eye on Christmas Eve.

Kiara Piura (where she was rescued) usually referred to as Kiara 2 (the second Kiara we rescued in Peru!) had surgery on Christmas Eve.

Hugs, kisses, head bumps and a whole lot of rolling around: GOLIATH AND CORALIE REUNITED.

Sasha has returned to the ADI Wildlife Sanctuary after a series of tests by Dr Peter Caldwell, and examination by an ophthalmologist at Old Chapel Veterinary Clinic. The tests revealed retinal degeneration resulting in night blindness, very limited vision and no peripheral vision.

Goliath has just had two root canals performed by Prof. Gerhard Steenkamp today, was examined by Dr Peter Caldwell and is heading home to the Sanctuary.

During today’s veterinary checks Dr Peter Caldwell sedated our sanctuary matriarch Kiara Cusco (a grand old lady of 17 years) for a thorough health assessment.

Dr Peter Caldwell is at the ADI Wildlife Sanctuary today, doing health checks on the residents, giving vaccinations, and took the opportunity to give Kesari a thorough examination.