Lions and tigers begin a long-awaited rescue from a notorious Argentine zoo
Summary
Thirty lions and tigers are being moved from a closed zoo in Argentina to wildlife sanctuaries in South Africa and the United States. The animals were kept in small concrete cages for years, and the rescue is one of the largest relocations of big cats in the world.Key Facts
- The animals come from the former Luján Zoo, located near Buenos Aires, Argentina.
- Thirty big cats, including lions and tigers, are being transported in large crates.
- Nine tigers and six lions will go to Lionsrock sanctuary in South Africa.
- Eight tigers and seven lions will travel to The Wild Animal Sanctuary in Colorado, USA.
- The cats traveling to Colorado will have a flight stop in Chile.
- Those going to South Africa will fly via Frankfurt or Amsterdam to Johannesburg, then drive to the sanctuary.
- Some cats entered the transport crates willingly, but others needed sedation.
- The Luján Zoo was shut down; it was known for allowing visitors to handle and take pictures with big cats.
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