Scarc was just a cub when we rescued him and his family from a circus in Peru. Today he enjoys life with them in his ancestral home, where he has become the protector of his sister and mother, Mahla and Kiara.
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Shujaa and his brother Saham were abandoned in the streets of Kuwait when they were no longer wanted – probably because they were getting too big to handle. Now they have their own 4 acres of natural African habitat to share.
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Sasha is the picture of resilience. Before her rescue from a circus in Guatemala, Sasha’s toe was crushed during a brutal declawing attempt, it was infected & became cancerous. She was given a titanium implant. Today, she runs pain-free at ADIWS. #Rescuedlion #ADIWS
A WELL DESERVED NAP FOR NOBLE AZIZA 🦁 Aziza has gained enormously in confidence, now enjoying a large space of her own at ADIWS, South Africa. She comes to check out anyone passing by her habitat and enjoys a safe, content nap whenever, and wherever, she sees fit. #ADIWS #EndPetTrade
Can you spot Sasha hiding in the tall grass? Her life at the ADI Wildlife Sanctuary is far away from the suffering she was subjected to at a circus in Guatemala before being rescued during ADI’s Operation Liberty – when we enforced Guatemala’s animal circus ban. #ADIWS
THE GIRLS RECEIVE SOME VALENTINE SURPRISES 💝 Sasha, Dhubiya and Mahla —a tigress and two lionesses—were rescued from circus lives and illegal trade across the world. Now they’re enjoying freedom under the African sky #Valentines #ADIWS
Rey C enjoying a peaceful nap under the luscious trees at ADIWS. Rey was rescued during Operation Spirit of Freedom—one of ADI’s most ambitious and impactful rescue missions. #ADIWS
SMITH VERSUS THE GIANT SNOWMAN. Christmas treats are underway for the animals at the ADI Wildlife Sanctuary in South Africa, watch out for updates in the coming days and for our annual Christmas video on December 25th. Spoiler alert – Smith, the huge lion rescued from a circus in Peru, wins.
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CALM & COLLECTED KIARA. She was once confined to a barren circus cage. Now she enjoys leisurely afternoons with her children. 🎃Sponsor Halloween treats for the family:
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DONKEY DELIGHT
When ADI Wildlife Sanctuary in South Africa took in six donkeys from an abandoned holiday lodge, we didn’t know two were pregnant! Months later, babies Nugget and Eyeore arrived. Now a family of eight (plus a springbok!), they roam freely—just as donkeys should.
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BLISSFUL MAHLA 🌷 Once torn from mother Kiara in a Cusco circus, Mahla was finally reunited with her family after their rescue in ADI’s Operation Spirit of Freedom. Today, she enjoys peace, rolling blissfully in the grass with Kiara & Scarc at #ADIWS in South Africa.
SERIOUS SAIF 🦁 Youngest of the Kuwait 6, Saif was about 1yr old when rescued—scrawny, dumped in the desert to die. Today he’s a strong, healthy young lion growing up in his ancestral home of Africa at ADI Wildlife Sanctuary, safe & free. #ADIWS
SPRING HAS SPRUNG at ADI Wildlife Sanctuary in South Africa with the arrival of baby geese! Proud parents Toitey & Waldo, once rescued in poor conditions, now strut around Chris Lee Lodge gardens showing off their adorable goslings, safe in their forever home. #ADIWS #AnimalSanctuary
Just like fingerprints, every tiger’s stripes are unique – and so is Moon. Rescued from a circus in Guatemala, this curious tigress is now thriving at the ADI Wildlife Sanctuary. She’s grown bolder, more playful, and loves watching our drone fly overhead!
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SCARC ENJOYING LIFE 🦁 As a cub, Scarc was torn from mother Kiara during a difficult circus seizure in Cusco, Peru. After days apart, they were reunited—today Scarc, Mahla & Kiara live in peace at ADI Wildlife Sanctuary, safe in their ancestral home. #ADIWS
SERENE SAHAM ☀️🦁
Looking at Saham, so peaceful in the 4-acre Abbey habitats shared with brother Shujaa at the ADI Wildlife Sanctuary, it is easy to forget his sad start in life as an illegal trophy pet, discarded when no longer wanted. Wild animals should never be kept as pets.
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🍉Just like we do, our rescued animal residents at the #ADIWildlifeSanctuary go WILD for juicy watermelon treats! They’re a cool and tasty form of enrichment for our lions and tigers, who have plenty of fun tearing into them whenever they can. 🐯☀️🦁 #ADIWS
CORALIE UP AND ABOUT FOLLOWING SURGERY Coralie has recovered well after her veterinary procedures on Tuesday - she was up and about almost immediately and is now back together with Goliath. #ADIWS
MUHEEB BACK ON HIS FEET FOLLOWING VETERINARY TREATMENT Muheeb was up and about the morning after his veterinary check this week. Dr Caldwell treated an ingrowing claw & said Muheeb is looking good and has gained weight. He has been up and about since the procedure, exploring his habitat. #ADIWS
MARVELLOUS MUHEEB! Thriving even with his cancer diagnoses, Muheeb’s on 2 small meals & supplements, with extra winter weight! Still playful & roaring daily. Aug 19, join us LIVE ON FB as Dr Caldwell sedates him for a manicure, exam, blood tests & treatment review. #ADIWS #Muheeb
We're past the coldest winter months in South Africa but still making sure our residents keep warm at #ADIWS. To help them stay warm, we’ve added extra bales of hay to their enclosures & night houses, providing snug spots to curl up & enjoy the season in comfort.
Born in a Guatemalan circus, brothers Tomas & Kimba were separated when Tomas was sent to a zoo before ADI rescued Kimba and others while enforcing Guatemala’s animal circus ban. Incredibly, Tomas was then surrendered to ADI, and the brothers were reunited at #ADIWS!
TARZAN COPING WITH LOSS. We remain in shock and grief after the passing of Tarzan’s lifelong companion, Tanya – our #ADIWS Sanctuary Sweethearts. We are doing our best to help Tarzan through his loss, keeping him company and engaged. Thank you for the love you are sending to him.
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LIONESS ALERT! Striking Kiara2 & Africa are inseparable in their 5-acre habitat at the #ADIWildlifeSanctuary, South Africa. Over a decade ago, they were rescued from a tiny circus cage in Peru—now they rest in the grass, free and safe in the fresh air. #StopCircusSuffering #ADIWS
Rescued lioness Mahla loves football! So, when she heard the #WEURO2025 final takes place today with reigning European champions England’s @Lionesses taking on world Champions @SEFutbolFem, she was ready for a call up! Now, someone just try and tackle her for that ball. #ADIWS
Aziza, one of the #Kuwait6 lions rescued last year from the illegal pet trade, now basks in the winter sun at the #ADIWildlifeSanctuary in South Africa. Once the smallest and shyest of the group, she’s now elegant and thriving in the land of her ancestors. #EndPetTrade #ADIWS
While at their temporary holding facility in France, #GoliathAndCoralie loved the bouncy bed they’d been given. So, we made sure they had one when they arrived at #ADIWS! Goliath especially loves the bed, and Coralie is often on top of one of the dens surveying their territory.
Kimba, like all our rescued residents at the #ADIWildlifeSanctuary, knows he is truly home. Rescued from a circus in Guatemala during #OperationLiberty, his life today is a world away from the suffering he once endured. Watching Kimba live freely is a joy and a privilege. #ADIWS
Rey Ayacucho (ReyA) is one of our senior lions at the #ADIWildlifeSanctuary in South Africa. Rescued over ten years ago from a circus in Peru with his brother Simba, both are now enjoying their golden years in peace, dignity, and sunshine.
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