The youngest of the #Kuwait6 lions can’t get enough of the catnip sacks. It’s just one of the many enrichments he and his partner-in-crime Dhubiya enjoy at the ADI Wildlife Sanctuary.
The two are very curious, playful, love to tear into catnip sacks, take down the teff hay insulation bales, and get into everything.
Continue reading
Max enjoys a soak in the pool of Kakato by April Fong Habitat, our largest tiger territory at the ADI Wildlife Sanctuary. Max is a little more assertive than brother Stripes, but both have grown into confident and friendly animals.
ADI rescued them as young cubs from a circus holed up in a junkyard in Guatemala, six years ago.
Max and Stripes are both very intrigued by all their new lion neighbors, especially Muheeb.
Click here to help Max and his brother Stripes continue to thrive by supporting their care.
After two weeks in quarantine, the Kuwait 6 – young brothers Shujaa and Saham, mature and sensible Muheeb, dainty young Aziza, young partners-in-crime Saif and Dhubiya – have all been released into their main habitats at the ADI Wildlife Sanctuary, South Africa. More space, more enrichment, grass, trees, birds, rabbits, hares, mongooses, ground squirrels – more life than they have ever known! Their faces have been full of wonder and excitement. Now they can run, play, tumble, stalk and snooze in the sun.
Continue reading
When ADI visited Kuwait Zoo to meet the lions rescued from the pet trade and needing homes, friendly Saif just wanted to be loved. He had a zest and hope for life in his eyes, excited about everything. Now, he has his whole life ahead of him in our place of loving kindness where he can play with his catnip sack until it is destroyed, move onto the teff hay insulation bales, and take them apart, too. He can do no wrong. We are looking forward to the day he gives voice when the sanctuary residents sing their morning and evening songs. Thank you for supporting dear Saif!
Continue reading
One of the most moving things when we first rescue any animals who have suffered at the hands of humans, is how they respond to having their own houses and spaces, even toys. It is heartbreaking to see how much it means to them to have something of their own, moving things around their habitats as they please, nobody telling them what to do. We will never forget how we saw Ruben gather all his enrichment together, carrying them into his A-Frame sun shelter. It reminds us of how absolutely everything that gives joy and makes life worthwhile, is taken from these animals. Our job is to give back that sense of self-determination, freedom, and joy for life among their own kind.
Shujaa is now halfway through his quarantine period, since arriving last week from Kuwait where he was rescued with brother Saham from the illegal wildlife trade. Soon he will have access to a 4 acre natural habitat, three platform dens similar to this plus his brick built house.
To adopt Shujaa and help provide his ongoing care: UK store | US store
Muheeb is so quiet like Ruben, we wanted him to inherit Ruben’s habitat. It had originally been planned for him and Aziza to be next door to Ruben. Muheeb will be in this section for two weeks’ quarantine and then go out into the main habitat. These are the ‘introduction’ habitats before they move to their permanent space. We really hope that Muheeb will make friends with Aziza next door, and if all goes really well, perhaps all four of Muheeb, Aziza, Dubhiya and Saif will be together. It will take a few months. Not sure we have enough catnip punchbags – he demolishes them so quickly😂 Just like Ruben, he loves these bags and carries them into his house to watch over them.
Continue reading
It might just be the best sight of the week. Shujaa, one of the six lions rescued from Kuwait’s illegal wildlife trade who arrived at the ADI Wildlife Sanctuary on Monday night, tackles a Kunduchi catnip punchbag. The lion, who was rescued after being left in the streets of Kuwait City, stepped out of his house cautiously. We wonder what he and his brother, Saham, were thinking as they looked out onto their native homeland of Africa. One thing certainly caught Shujaa’s eye and it was the catnip bag. He battled it for a while before he finally tore it down and carried it proudly into his house to destroy!
Continue reading
The young lioness enjoyed a refreshing ice ball today as preparations continue for her incredible journey from Kuwait to the ADI Wildlife Sanctuary (ADIWS), South Africa on Sunday (May 19).
A victim of the illegal lion pet trade, Dhubiya was left to die in the desert outside Kuwait City – either dumped by a trafficker or an owner no longer wanting a lion as a status symbol ‘pet’. She was found starving and dehydrated and nursed back to health at Kuwait Zoo. The horrific ordeal did not dim Dhubiya’s spirit and now this incredibly playful lioness is heading home to Africa with five other lions. Known as the Kuwait 6, they were all rescued from the illegal wildlife trade and have their whole lives ahead of them, up to 20 years in their natural world. Can you help with their lifetime care? You can also adopt Dhubiya and her friends.
Continue reading
Lovely Sasha relaxes in her pool at the ADI Wildlife Sanctuary. She spent the first four years of her life in a tiny circus cage in Guatemala – no room to run, and nothing to keep her entertained. Now she can explore the 2.5-acre Stephi Habitat, sunbathe, soak in one of the pools, or chase birds and wildlife (they escape!). The choice is hers.
These beautiful girls, Africa and Kiara, love snoozing in their A-frame shelter at the ADI Wildlife Sanctuary, South Africa. They were rescued from a tiny circus cage in the middle of the desert in Peru during ADI’s Operation Spirit of Freedom. They are celebrating 10 years of freedom this year. The A-frames are a big hit with these inseparable sisters, giving them shade in the Davis Habitat while still allowing them to see what’s going on in the world around them.
Continue reading
ADI Wildlife Sanctuary 