Wishing you a very happy Easter from Kimba and all of us at ADI.

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Coralie and Goliath spent a decade in a circus cage, but now they have the freedom to nap under the South African sun, without a worry in the world. As they should. #Rescuedlion #ADIWildlifeSanctuary

HEE-HAW! 🫏 Our rescued donkeys at ADI Wildlife Sanctuary love roaming the hills, grazing, and exploring. Now a family of eight (including a springbok!), they wander freely by day and stay safe in paddocks at night. Freedom, fun, and furry friends! #ADIWildlifeSanctuary #RescueAnimals

David once knew only the bars of a cage. Today he lives a life as close to what nature intended as possible at ADIWS, where he leads the daily chorus of roars. Let David’s mighty song inspire you to be your best today. Roar on, David, roar on!
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THE MANE ATTRACTION. Rey was rescued almost 12 years ago from a circus in Cusco high in Peru’s Andes mountains. Now in his senior years but looking as magnificent as ever. Rey is the July star in our 2026 ADI Animal Rescue calendar. Order yours now!

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It’s Thanksgiving in the US today, and we want to take a moment to thank everyone who has supported ADI and the ADI Wildlife Sanctuary throughout 2025. HAPPY THANKSGIVING🧡🤎💛

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Sasha seems relaxed at Old Chapel Veterinary Hospital where she was taken after concerns about her eyesight. Her examination by the ophthalmologist was unfortunately delayed but she will be examined this week & should be back at the ADIWS soon. #SashaL #ADIWildlifeSanctuary

#ThrowbackThursday Today marks 11 years since ADI rescued David from a circus in Arequipa, Peru. He was handed over during our 2014 Operation Spirit of Freedom mission, following a nationwide ban on the use of wild animals in circuses. #ADIWildlifeSanctuary #StopCircusSuffering

Once cruelly hobbled in a South African township, Apollo now roams free at the ADI Wildlife Sanctuary. His peaceful life is a reminder that every horse deserves freedom—not fear, pain, or “breaking.” Apollo’s story proves recovery and happiness are possible.
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Smith, one of the biggest lions at ADI Wildlife Sanctuary, now relaxes in the long grass of his 6-acre home in South Africa. Rescued from a circus in Peru, this gentle giant mane-free due to castration – now lives in peace, safety, and love.
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MAHLA’S CATNIP SACK SHOWDOWN! 🎃 Halloween treats are underway at the ADI Wildlife Sanctuary in South Africa.
Thank you to everyone who has been sponsoring treats. You can still contribute here: www.facebook.com/donate/23496...
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THROWBACK THURSDAY – Ruben’s Halloween Fun!

Our beloved Ruben’s lust for life was never more apparent than when he was enjoying enrichment given to him at ADIWS. Here, he was enjoying one of his absolute favorites: Halloween pumpkins!

#RememberRuben #RescuedLion #ADIWildlifeSanctuary

Once dumped in the desert as an unwanted pet, Saif now roars with pride at ADI Wildlife Sanctuary in South Africa. Rescued at just 1 year old, he's grown into a strong, playful lion. With lifelong care, Saif and his sister Dhubiya finally live the life every lion should. #ADIWildlifeSanctuary

INVESTIGATOR KIARA
Lioness Kiara is always on the move, patrolling the Davis Habitat she shares with her siblings, Africa and Rolex. Kiara was rescued from a circus in Peru, and a cage the size of a queen bed. #EmptyTheCages #ADIWildlifeSanctuary #AnimalRescue

FREEDOM TASTES GOOD. Rescued from a circus in Peru, Africa knew only metal bars, shouting voices, & fear. No grass, no space to roam, no peace. Now, she spends her days in a spacious five-acre African grassland habitat. Her sister Kiara2 always nearby. #ADIWildlifeSanctuary

RELAXED ROLEX 💤 Basking in the African sunshine, Rolex’s eyes are starting to close, his head slips forward and soon he'll be drifting off to sleep. A picture of relaxation at ADIWS, and a long way from the tiny circus cage ADI rescued him from in Peru.

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Playful Aziza was a victim of the illegal trophy pet trade and was the last lion to make up our #Kuwait6. Nervous and shy Aziza has certainly found her confidence at the #ADIWildlifeSanctuary in South Africa. #StopPetTrade #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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QUEENS OF THE GRASSLANDS. Sisters Kiara & Africa enjoy a blissful afternoon at the ADI Wildlife Sanctuary. Before their rescue from a circus in Peru, they were confined to a cage. They now roam amongst the native vegetation and wildlife of their 5 acre habitat, South Africa.
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Sasha tiger enjoying her new home in Alexis Habitat. Her former Siddhi habitat is now the new quarantine unit for recent arrivals like Goliath and Coralie. Sasha has settled in comfortably, and is communicating with her family across the road. A new life without bars. #ADIWildlifeSanctuary

🍉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

Sasha shreds in style! Looking completely at ease #Sasha has her eye on the prize as she tears into the cardboard box filled with catnip & hay keeping her busy. Once confined to a barren #circus cage in Guatemala she now rules her spacious Alexis habitat at #ADIWildlifeSanctuary.

SITTING PRETTY 💞 Lioness Aziza, one of the #Kuwait6 rescued from the illegal trophy pet trade in Kuwait last year, is a picture of grace & vitality as she rests in the Kakato Home Sweet Home Habitat. A regal lioness, she enjoys her days of freedom at the #ADIWildlifeSanctuary.

Rescued as cubs from a circus in Guatemala, Max & Stripes now live safely at #ADIWildlifeSanctuary in South Africa. Their lifelong bond is evident—when Max suffered a seizure, Stripes stayed close, & when Stripes required hospital care, Max was by his side.
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At the #ADIWildlifeSanctuary, our rescued lions and tigers live in expansive habitats with freedom, family, and peace. Pictured here is Tomas rolling around in his 2.5 acre Avi Habitat next to his brother Kimba. 🦁🦁 We’re also re-wilding the Sanctuary with indigenous trees!🌳

SUN, THE CURIOUS CAT 🐯 Tigress Sun was rescued from a small circus cage in Guatemala during #OperationLiberty, alongside her sisters Moon, Luna, and much-missed Jade. Now thriving at the #ADIWildlifeSanctuary in South Africa, Sun loves to explore, embracing her adventurous side.

Ex-circus lioness Mahla is truly magnificent. She was rescued as a cub along with her family from a circus in Peru during ADI’s Operation Spirit of Freedom and now enjoys a peaceful life at the #ADIWildlifeSanctuary in South Africa. #EmptyTheCages #StopCircusSuffering

At the #ADIWildlifeSanctuary, our residents' well-being is its beating heart. We provide a safe, permanent home where ‘interactions’ for human entertainment are strictly prohibited. Our priority is providing natural habitats, enrichment, and expert veterinary care - for life.

The #ADIWildlifeSanctuary in South Africa is a haven for rescued animals and a model of sustainability. Set on 455 acres, our sanctuary is solar-powered and uses electric utility vehicles to minimize emissions. Our next step: a grey water recycling system!

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SINKING THEIR CLAWS INTO THEIR NEW HOME. With every proud step across African soil, rescued French circus lions #GoliathAndCoralie are reclaiming their lives at the #ADIWildlifeSanctuary. Soon they will move into their 7.5 acre-habitat, a place of safety, dignity, and freedom.