HELP SAVE SIX LIONS IN KUWAIT: This is an urgent plea to help little Saif and five other young lions, victims of the illegal pet trade. They are in the custody of the Kuwait Zoo where they have been cared for by volunteers in Kuwait and zoo staff until a home could be found. With your help, the ADI Wildlife Sanctuary can give them the best possible life for many years to come.
Providing a peaceful, secure refuge, the ADI Wildlife Sanctuary gives abused, rescued animals, respect and a life of loving kindness, as close as possible to what nature intended.
Set in 455 acres, the environmentally friendly sanctuary, with four natural wells, solar-powered state-of-the-art security fencing and solar water pumps bringing fresh spring water to auto-filling troughs to each habitat, our residents have space to roam free.
We plan to start developing the J. Jarie Jensen Veterinary Center, where we will be able to treat animals within the sanctuary in order to avoid needing to transport them when they are sick. We also hope to benefit from visiting veterinary students and specialists from across the world.
As well as lifelong care for rescued animals, this sanctuary campaigns to change the world for animals, through education and public awareness. Our on-site Jean Warner Sprague Education Center teaches the next generation about the needs of animals and threats they face – helping animals today and into the future.
Assisting governments with strategic support and enforcement of animal protection laws, Animal Defenders International conducts large-scale animal seizures including removing ALL circus animals; we have emptied circuses in Guatemala, Bolivia and Peru and taken the first group of Colombia’s circus animals, following circus bans in those countries. These rescue operations have global impact, raising awareness worldwide, and encouraging other governments to act.
Donate now to support our sanctuary for rescued circus animals.
Read the latest news from the Sanctuary
Africa and Kiara love their A-frame
These beautiful girls, Africa and Kiara, love snoozing in their A-frame shelter at the ADI Wildlife Sanctuary, South Africa.
Captivity did not break Jade’s spirit
Jade is the most playful of the tigers rescued as ADI emptied Guatemala’s circuses, but her distinctive walk has a dark origin.
Goodnight from the ADI Wildlife Sanctuary
As the sun sets over South Africa, lioness Africa looks on and occasionally joins in the roars of the other lions.
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