Romania Five Shows Why Sanctuaries Matter

30 lions and tigers spent years in cramped concrete cages at a notorious Argentine zoo; they are now beginning a journey to sanctuaries where they can finally roam freely

Thirty lions and tigers from Argentina’s shuttered Lujan Zoo have begun a major relocation to wildlife sanctuaries in South Africa and the US. Led by Four Paws, the rescue involves moving 30 big cats that spent years in cramped cages and suffered health problems. The animals will now travel to Lionsrock in South Africa and The Wild Animal Sanctuary in Colorado.

Romania Five Shows Why Sanctuaries Matter

Four years after their rescue from unsafe private captivity in Romania, five lions Roman, Vincent, Dolf, Ellie and Geena are thriving at LIONSROCK Big Cat Sanctuary.