LIONSROCK Big Cat Sanctuary

At LIONSROCK, learning goes beyond the classroom. 🧑‍🎓

Our education programme invites learners of all ages to experience animal welfare first-hand. 🦁

Our dedicated education facilitators take students on a journey of understanding the role that humans play in the welfare of animals. 🐾

This World Teachers Day, we celebrate the incredible teachers who inspire the next generation to protect our planet and its wildlife. 🌎 🌳

➡️ Contact us to book:

📱 Cell: +27 (0)83 408 0473
📞 Tel: +27 (0)58 304 1691
📧 [email protected]
🌐 www.lionsrock.org

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Today we honor and celebrate World Animal Day at LIONSROCK! 🦁🐾

LIONSROCK isn’t just home to rescued big cats, it’s also a haven for free-roaming wildlife! 🦌🦓

From zebras, springbok, ostriches and so much more, these animals roam the sanctuary’s vast 1200 hectares🐾

Witness these wonders when you book your next tour⛰️

➡️ Contact us to book:
📱 Cell: +27 (0)83 408 0473
📞 Tel: +27 (0)58 304 1691
📧 Reservations@https://brnw.ch/21x69gM
🌐 https://brnw.ch/21x69gM

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🐆 Let’s take a moment to admire Bakari being majestic at his forever home, here at LIONSROCK ❤️ 🤩

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Born in France in 2019, Romeo 🦁 was once used in circus performances before neglect left him confined to a tiny cage. 💔

Romeo was among the three rescued thanks to APA, Natuurhulpcentrum and Stichting AAP. 🐾

On 15 May 2024, Romeo arrived at LIONSROCK, where he now enjoys freedom and care. ❤️

Romeo’s calm and gentle nature has made him one of the sanctuary’s beloved big cats. 🤩

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With heavy hearts, we say goodbye to Tulani. 🌈🐾

One of our senior leopards at LIONSROCK Big Cat Sanctuary who passed away at the age of 23. Tulani had been part of LIONSROCK “since forever,” one of the animals already living on the property when FOUR PAWS took it over in 2006.

In recent months, Tulani’s age began to show more clearly. She grew slower and stiffer in her movements, experienced muscle atrophy and ate more slowly and less often. She was occasionally seen coughing and sometimes refused food altogether. Despite supportive treatments that brought temporary improvements, her condition continued to decline. When she eventually stopped taking her medication, the difficult but compassionate decision was made to let her go, sparing her further suffering. 🌈

Tulani’s passing leaves a deep void, especially for leopard Mike, with whom she shared her life for many years. 💚

Rest well, Tulani. You will be greatly missed.

🦁 Juba, one of our beloved residents at LIONSROCK, turns 11 years old today, and we couldn’t be prouder of how far he’s come! 🥳

Once purchased to guard a farm alongside his companion Micca, Juba’s journey took a dramatic turn when a veld fire destroyed their enclosure in 2018. 💔

Both lions found a safe haven at LIONSROCK, where they now thrive in a species-appropriate environment. 🐾

Be sure to send your birthday wishes in the comments below! 📢

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🐯 Shevar, born in 2012 at Bloemfontein Zoo, he and his brother Sharukh 🐯 faced an uncertain future when the zoo closed and animals were left without proper care. 🥺

Following a collaborative rescue operation involving multiple organisations and FOUR PAWS, Shevar and his brother were transferred to LIONSROCK in March 2020 🐾. Today, they are continue to thrive under the African sun.☀️ 🤩

Did you know that you could symbolically adopt tigers Shevar and Sharukh?
👉 https://brnw.ch/21x5Zti

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Sibling tigers Rafik and Zita make the most of their enrichment day. 🐯 🐯 🤩

Boxes filled with their favourite spices, hay, p**p and covered in sweet smelling scents. Not to forget their mega boomer ball. ⚽ 😋

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