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Minnesota Sanctuary Takes in Orphaned Lion Cub
PINE COUNTY, MINNESOTA, JUL 24 – The Wildcat Sanctuary led an 8-month rescue operation to save seven neglected lions from a Canadian roadside zoo, providing care at an accredited sanctuary in Minnesota.
- The Wildcat Sanctuary in Sandstone, Minnesota, is caring for an eight-week-old orphaned lion cub named Mango rescued from a Canadian roadside zoo on July 24, 2025.
- Seven African lions were rescued through an international collaboration after suffering neglect, inbreeding, and exploitation at the zoo, leading to health complications and the death of Mango’s mother.
- Mango suffers from a herniated umbilical cord that traps her intestines, requiring costly emergency surgery planned by TWS staff working alongside veterinary teams.
- Executive Director Tammy Thies announced that Mango requires urgent surgical intervention to correct a congenital issue, and the sanctuary is encouraging the public to contribute through their website and social media channels.
- Mango will receive lifelong care with the goal to integrate her with other rescued lions at the sanctuary, reflecting coordinated efforts to provide safety and dignity to captive wild cats.
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United for the lions: Neglected lions find new life in the U.S.
EUREKA SPRINGS, Ark. — In a powerful demonstration of international collaboration, Turpentine Creek Wildlife Refuge (TCWR) in Arkansas, The Wildcat Sanctuary (TWS) in Minnesota and Aspen Valley Wildlife Sanctuary in Canada, with the assistance of Humane World for Animals, have partnered together to secure a safe and permanent future for seven African lions rescued from a troubled roadside zoo in Canada. These […]
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